Thanks for your quesion. Its understand why you would need leverage unless you suspect that there is some problem with the underlying information on the accounting. Since I am not your attorney, I can only offer you some general information that you may find helpful. It is really best to consult with a local attorney, whom you trust, to work through the specifics of your unique situation.

If the estate is filed within New Jersey, it is not unusal for the beneficaires to recieve a notice of Final Inventory and happens after the executor has been given (and had done ) distribution to the beneficaries. Following the distribution, the executor or administrator prepares a written Final Accounting or Decree of Distribution, and presents it to the court. The probate court rules that the estate has been properly processed, and all assets have been distributed, and that the estate is closed. The probate packet is filed in the records of the probate court.

If you suspect that there is some problems with the final accounting, you should consult with an attorney and notify the court immediately.


Best of luck,

Shawn C. Newman, Esq.
Attorney At Law*
Fort Lauderdale, FL
(* licensed to practice law in New Jersey, Florida, and the District of Columbia)