Is there a date that I must claim my inheritance from my nan's will?

Question

I was 18 in Dec of 08 and in my nans will it said that I was to Inheritat some stocks when I turned 18, my aunty said she would sort it out but there has been some arguements between my mother and aunty and Ive been unable to bring it up around my dad as he's still uneasy whenever any one mentions my nan around him, so what I want to know is there an expiary date or anything or can I just wait til this all blows over between my mum and aunty as I really dont want to get caught in the middle of it as its hard enough my dads wife and sister at each others throuts then me getting involved, any info would be great thanks.

Answer 1

There should be executors of your Nan's will. Or Administrators if she died intestate (no will) It is the Executors legal duty to execute your nan's wishes as per the will. If there is cash then it should be pretty quick (weeks) If it is in property (or shares) then it could take ages, although the property/shares shoul be registered into the co-beneficiaries names (including you).You should receive dividends on shares. Talk to the executor/s. This may be a relative or a solicitor or both.

Answer 2

well you obviously are not entitled to anything until December - if you feel you Aunt may have spent some of the money - you might to contact the court and ask to have the estate audited and a new executor assigned to the estate

Answer 3

There will be an Executor of the will who will apply for probate, this might be your Aunty. There are strict rules about estates and she will have to follow the law. I don't think there is a time limit. If you have been left stocks she will have to give you the certificates. Probate can be slow, is this the UK?. usually it can take 3 to 6 months to get everything sorted out. I should wait a while and see what happens.

Answer 4

Contact the executor of your Nan's estate and request that the terms of your Nan's will be honored and the property (stocks) left to you under the terms of the will be disbursed.  It doesn't really involve your Mother at all.  If your Aunt is the executor then you can contact her, or since there have been some family issues, contact you Nan's solicitor.