Inestate Query

[breadstick]

A relative passed away 2 years ago without a will having been made and the estate has not yet been sorted out, i will receive inheritance when it eventually is but the problem is this

The relative dealing with it is dragging his heels and every time he is asked about it he comes out with a load of excuses, my question is, am I entitled to contact the solicitor concerned and find out for myself what is going on or can only the person who has been appointed to deal with it do this?

[bednobs]

is there even a solicitor? There doesn't have to be. I presume the dealing with relative got letters of administration for the estate? what relation are they and you to the deceased? i presume you are both "equally" far away from the deceased?

[breadstick]

There is a solicitor but my cousin who deals with it just talks in riddles and informs no one about anything so I just want to know am I entitled to ask the solicitor myself

[CrapAtCryptics]

you have as much right as the other guy as no executor was named.

[TheWinner]

You say you WILL receive an inheritance, so if you think you are a beneficiary of the estate, ask the solicitor.

[bednobs]

so you are a cousin of the deceased too? you could have pplied for LOA

[EDDIE51]

If there was no will the estate will be distributed according to the rules of intestacy. You should be able to work out if you are due to receive a %.

[EDDIE51]

Here are the rules of intestacy.
https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/relationships/death-and-wills/who-can-inherit-if-there-is-no-will-the-rules-of-intestacy/
This is for England and Wales, Scotland's rules are different.
If there was no will this is the ONLY way the estate can be divided.

[Peter Pedant]

Must be a common problem ( the one dealing with the will talks in riddles and drags his feet )

I hope Barmaid wwill trawl thro this thread and give a definitive answer

I think the answer is yes as you are a residuary beneficiary
( and so can demand to see a final account as well )

[Peter Pedant]

estate not will
sozza

[Barmaid]

Sorry breadstick, I meant to respond and it slipped my mind.

First of all, you dont say whether the Grant of Representation has issued yet. Do you know this?

If the Grant has been issued to your relative, there is absolutely no reason why you should not write to the solicitor who is dealing with it since you are a residuary beneficiary. One of three things will happen:-

1) You wil get the information you require
2) You will be told he cannot discuss it with you (he shouldn't but I have seen it done)
3) You will get no response.

If 2 or 3 post again with an update.