MrsDowFire
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My mother died in October 1998 and her husband (step father) never handled anything in regard to her estate. I was told that she left everything to her husband and her husband did not want to do anything with her personal possessions yet. I didn't know she even had an estate until 2/28/09 when my uncle (mom's brother) sent me an email stating that I was a beneficiary on an IRA and that I needed to send some paperwork in. He also informed me that my step father had a stroke in November 2008 and he had my stepfathers durable power of attorney. My stepfather is in a rehabilitation facility at present. I received a Notice of Intent to Request Informal Appointment of Personal Representative for the Estate of my mother. I am concerned that my uncle never contacted me to handle her things rather just filed a petition. I am a beneficiary to my step fathers will and I am uneasy about him handling things and his motives. I have direct interest in both estates. Do I have any options?