How Long is it Going to Take to Get My West Palm Beach Inheritance?

Are you entitled to a Palm Beach inheritance? You probably have  a few questions but I have a feeling I know which one floats to the top. How long until you get your check from the West Palm Beach inheritance? Are you entitled to demand payment from the Florida probate? 

Timing of an Inheritance

• Keep in mind the estate has to be administered and that can take time.
• There can be multiple forms of administration that apply for example there may be aformal West Palm Beach probate while an ancillary probate is going on in New York.
• This happens when there is property outside of the State.
• If you want an update on the status of the inheritance do you know who to ask?
• In West Palm Beach you want to contact the personal representative. 
• In other jurisdictions this may be called an administrator or executor of the estate. 
• So what happens if you are not getting the answers you want?
• Experienced Palm Beach probate attorneys know that means it may be time to file aprobate lawsuit. 
• How much does it cost to file a West Palm Beach probate lawsuit?
• More importantly is a probate lawsuit worth the money?
• Still the question on everyone’s mind has not really been answered?

Getting Paid in West Palm Beach

• How long until the check comes!
• There are a number of factors to consider in answering that question.
• In general you can expect to see the inheritance check in the mail within 3-12 months. 
• Keep in mind that if your inheritance exceeds $5 Million then you may have forms to file out with the IRS regarding taxes.
• Also keep in mind these numbers assume there is not a huge probate lawsuit going on.
• A West Palm Beach probate lawsuit can add months, even years to the time it takes to get paid from the estate.
• Did you think the Court was going to release the money mid-dispute?
• Think again.
• In probate no one is getting paid until the Court is ready to let the personal representative cut the checks.
• Keep in mind that patience is important when dealing with the probate court but do not let your interests be set aside.
• If you think you are being ignored you may need to file a probate lawsuit.
• If you are unsure talk to an experienced Palm Beach probate attorney today and get a consultation about your rights and potential causes of action.