Probate Estate Legal Guidance

Summary

If you are dealing with probate issues in West Virginia, executors have specific duties such as filing an inventory within 90 days and keeping beneficiaries informed. If these duties are not fulfilled, you may take legal action. Consulting with a probate attorney in West Virginia could be beneficial. Legal Aid of West Virginia and the West Virginia State Bar may provide resources for pro bono legal assistance.

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Probate - mothers estate
Hello ****, I'm sorry to hear about your loss. In order to provide accurate information, could you please tell me your location? Also, did your mother leave a will?
It will be two years feb. My youngest brother was executor named in my fathers will 20 years ago. Never found one for my mother. Probate clerk said waiting on my brother to turn in paperwork. I’ve never recieved anything not an inventory list or anything.
Hello ****, I understand your situation is stressful. It seems like you haven't received any information regarding your mother's estate. Executors typically have a duty to keep beneficiaries informed. If you haven't received an inventory list, it might be a violation of executor duties.
Could you please provide your location, so I can give you more specific information?
The estate is in wv but I live in Colorado now and need help. I am one third heir to the estate.
Hello ****, it seems like you're dealing with a probate issue. In WV, executors have certain duties which include:
- Inventory filing within 90 days.
- Keeping beneficiaries informed.
If these haven't been fulfilled, you may take legal action. Consulting with a probate attorney in WV could be beneficial.
So can u tell me of a pro bono probate attorney in wv?
Unfortunately, I don't have a specific pro bono probate attorney to recommend. However, Legal Aid of West Virginia may be able to help. You may also check with the West Virginia State Bar for a list of attorneys who do pro bono work.