My sister is managing my dad’s estate, and I think she’s lying about his assets. Can we find out what he owned?
Annamarie G. Gentile, founder and supervising partner at Angiuli & Gentile, LLP, was featured in Moneywise discussing the legal options available to beneficiaries who suspect an executor is withholding information about a deceased family member’s estate.
The article examines a situation in which one sibling manages a parent’s estate while another questions whether all assets have been properly disclosed. It explores the responsibilities of executors, beneficiaries’ rights to estate information, and the legal procedures available when concerns arise about missing property or financial accounts.
Gentile explains that beneficiaries can retain an attorney to protect their interests and use legal discovery proceedings to obtain information about estate assets. If the findings indicate that an executor has breached their fiduciary responsibilities, beneficiaries may seek the executor’s removal through the courts.
The coverage also highlights additional ways to investigate potentially undisclosed assets, including reviewing tax records, financial documents, and public property records. These steps can help beneficiaries better understand the estate’s holdings and determine whether its administration is being handled appropriately.
Gentile’s contribution underscores the importance of transparency and accountability in estate administration, particularly when disagreements among family members raise concerns about an executor’s conduct.
Angiuli & Gentile, LLP continues to assist individuals and families with estate administration, fiduciary matters, and related legal disputes.
