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Executors and trustees have specific duties to carry out once a person passes. Unfortunately, sometimes they take more for themselves than they should or distribute assets incorrectly. Here are the main steps that will be taken after someone has passed and questions you should ask as a beneficiary.

• The Will – Did the person who passed have a will? Are there multiple wills? Is the will valid, or was it forged? If the will is questionable, you may be able to contest it.
• The Administration of the Will – Do you have an attorney who can interpret the language of the will? Who is the executor, are they qualified, and are they distributing the assets according to the will? Who are the trustees, and are they qualified? Depending on the circumstances of your situation, you may be able to contest the appointment of trustees or the executor, or you can seek damages if they have distributed assets incorrectly.