family issues post will

boban z

Hi,

Story is. My father died last year and before he passed he stated that he had more than enough money left aside to cover all post death costs such as funeral, legal etc.
The bills have started to come in and my mother has stated that he left nothing and there is no funds available to cover costs and it must be split between all is children.
None of us believe this is the case. She has previous when it comes to family matters like this.
She is the executioner of the will which makes matters worse.
The cost is only a minor part of this. The emotional stress this is causing is the main issue.
We would like definitive answers. She has refused to show proof etc that there were no funds.i.e bank statements etc.

From a legal standpoint is there anything we can do to get the truth. It's the not knowing is the issue. My father was an honest and hard working man and a man of his word. I
Thanks

coathanger

Sorry for your loss.
Have u seen a copy of his will? You can request a copy of the will online. Will see can I find you a link.

blackbox

coathanger wrote: »

Sorry for your loss.
Have u seen a copy of his will? You can request a copy of the will online. Will see can I find you a link.

The will will show who he left it to, but won't show the value of his assets or what he had in bank accounts.

Pkiernan

You and your siblings are in no way obliged to cover funeral costs (unless you signed a contract with the undertaker).

vintagecosmos

If funds were in a joint account then funds would usually transfer to your mother so would not be included in the probate. (as far as I know)

Pistachio19

Assuming your mother has carried out her duty as executor, Grant of Probate will have issued and you can obtain a copy using the attached link. The document shows the value of the deceased's estate.


http://www.courts.ie/Courts.ie/library3.nsf/(WebFiles)/0A39B0E864A6463980257DB80037302C/$FILE/Form%20PAS1.%20Records%20Office%20Search%20Form%20V1%2006-17.doc

Have a read of the citizens info link. If the deceased dies with no funds you are not liable for their debts.

https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/death/the_deceaseds_estate/dealing_with_the_deceaseds_estate.html