You should see a Lawyer immediately if you think that you should have received something from a deceased person’s Will, either as:-

·         an inheritance, or

·         repayment of a loan or other obligation, or

·         for any other reason.

There are applicable time limits, and possibly a number of options for you.

It is important that you do not wait too long, because even if you are still within the time limits, the executor may distribute the estate quickly.

You should not make a decision ‘to wait’ or ‘do nothing’ without seeing a Lawyer about your rights, your obligations (if any), and applicable time deadlines.  Do not take advice from acquaintances, as they could be wrong, out of date, or referring to laws which apply interstate.

You should meanwhile continue to check local, state and national newspapers for any notice that the executor of the estate is applying for a Grant of Probate, or is intending to distribute the estate.

Similarly ... you should seek advice from a Lawyer immediately if you think that the deceased person did not properly understand what they were doing when they signed their Will, or if you think that someone else forced them to write their Will in a certain way.