There are a number of reasons why a probate attorney may have sent you a letter. They range from notice of probate filings and inquiries looking for information to demands that you take certain actions, such as returning probate property or bank records.
Here are the more common reasons for a probate attorney to send written correspondence:
There can be significant consequences of responding or not responding to letters in these situations. You should have your own probate attorney review the letter to determine if and how to respond.
Case Study: Letter Asking for a Will
You receive a letter from a probate attorney in Houston, asking if you have a copy of the last will and testament for your friend, John, or know if he had a will. You do recall that John sent you a copy of his will several years ago as he intended to leave you his guns and right to use his property for hunting. You opt to not respond, but later in going through your emails, you happen across the John’s will. In reading it, you note that John left his entire estate to you and to his grandchildren. The will was not probated and more than two years have passed. Chances are, if the surviving children filed for probate, you may have lost your ability to probate this will. Worse yet, the grandchildren may have lost out on their inheritance as well.
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