Executrix Not Following Will

Summary

If an executrix is not fulfilling their duties as directed by a will, beneficiaries in Georgia can petition the probate court. Document all communications and consider seeking legal advice. The nearest probate court to Lyons, Georgia is the Toombs County Probate Court.

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My Executrix is not carrying out my Moms will as directed
What specific actions has the executrix taken that are not in accordance with your mom's will?
I haven’t received any property, money from the trusts like I’m supposed, nor have I been receiving any rent money from the tenants from the property I’m to inherit by the Will
What state are you in, ****? The rules for handling such issues can vary by location.
Georgia
What steps have you taken so far to address this issue with the executrix?

In Georgia, beneficiaries can petition the probate court if they believe an executor is not fulfilling their duties.
I’m just now being told that I had to take legal action to fix this
What evidence do you have to support your claim against the executrix? In Georgia, you'll need to provide proof of misconduct to the probate court.
bank statements and parcel bills still come here. Neither one of the estates’ inherited are in our names yet, as guardian she was supposed to handle this. I upkeep the property that she takes no time to manage, and my witnesses are the city code enforcement officers
What is the name of the city where the property is located? This will help in providing the contact details of the nearest probate court.
Lyons
Explanation: The nearest probate court to Lyons, Georgia is the Toombs County Probate Court. Their contact number is (*) *-*.
ok so what do I do next??
You should consider contacting a local attorney for advice. Also, you can file a complaint with the Toombs County Probate Court.
Do I need a lawyer to file a complaint on the executrix?
What is the nature of your complaint against the executrix? This will help determine if you need a lawyer or not.
She’s not carrying out the Will property
What specific actions or lack thereof has the executrix done that makes you believe she's not carrying out the Will properly?
I haven’t received all the property I was to inherit yet
What is the timeline mentioned in the Will for the distribution of the property?
I was to receive all the property from the trustee when I turned 30 years of age
Have you turned * and if so, how long has it been since your 30th birthday?
Yes. And my birthday is June *, *.
Have you tried contacting the executrix about this issue? It's important to communicate your concerns directly before taking legal action.
Yes
What was the response of the executrix when you contacted her about this issue?
She is still non compliant
What state are you in? This will help me provide the most accurate information regarding your legal options.
Georgia
Have you documented your communication with the executrix? This could be useful if you decide to take legal action.
today will be my first time documenting it
What method are you planning to use for documenting your communication with the executrix?
phone records saved
What specific information are you hoping to capture with the saved phone records?
documenting the fact of me calling to inquire about the property I still haven’t received from instructions of the Will
Have you considered sending a formal written request to the executrix regarding your inheritance? This could serve as a stronger piece of evidence.
no
Would you like assistance in drafting a formal written request to the executrix regarding your inheritance? This could potentially help in resolving the issue.
yes
What is the full name and address of the executrix? This will help in drafting the formal written request.
* McDilda Drive
What is the full name of the executrix? This information is crucial for drafting a formal written request.
Attallaka Harris
What is the nature of your complaint against Attallaka Harris?
Not carrying out the will as the Executrix is directed to by the Will.
What is the specific property that you haven't received yet as per the Will's instructions?