Full question:
My mother died in October 2016. She left me 10% of her estate. Her home sold but escrow doesn't close until January 6. I was told I would not receive my 10% until 2018. Why?
- Category: Wills and Estates
- Date:
- State: California
Answer:
It may be that the funds will not be disbursed to heirs until all creditors are paid and the estate fully administered. Heirs usually do not receive their share of the estate until it is closed by the Personal Representative.This content is for informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Legal statutes mentioned reflect the law at the time the content was written and may no longer be current. Always verify the latest version of the law before relying on it.
