Disputes between heirs – Questions and Answers 2026
Why do inheritance disputes arise?
Inheritance disputes may arise due to an unequal will, fear of undue influence, withdrawal of funds, taking over an apartment, claims for promises made during the deceased’s life, or lack of trust between family members.
Sometimes the conflict does not only relate to the division of the inheritance, but also to actions that were carried out during the deceased’s lifetime.
What do you do when one heir holds all the information?
An heir may not conceal information regarding the assets of the estate. Documents, banking information, a breakdown of assets, and provision of accounts may be requested.
In appropriate cases, the court can be approached to request orders to prevent the smuggling of assets or unilateral actions.
What do you do when an heir takes over the inherited apartment?
When an heir lives alone in an apartment, prevents other heirs from entering, or refuses to sell it, it is possible to consider filing a lawsuit to dissolve the partnership, a lawsuit for usage fees, or a request for instructions.
Can an heir withdraw funds from the deceased’s account?
Not every withdrawal made during the deceased’s lifetime or after his death is legal. It is necessary to check whether there was authorization, what was the purpose of the withdrawal, and whether the funds were used by the deceased or the person who made the withdrawal.
In cases of unusual withdrawals, the estate can be required to return funds.
What is an estate distribution agreement?
An estate distribution agreement allows heirs to divide the assets among themselves in a manner different from the proportional division determined in the will or inheritance order.
Thus, for example, one heir can receive the apartment and another heir can receive money or other property, depending on the agreement and the value of the assets.
What do you do when there is no agreement between the heirs?
When an agreement cannot be reached, the court may be approached with a request to issue instructions, dissolve the partnership, appoint an estate administrator, provide accounts, or obtain additional remedies.
When is an estate administrator appointed?
Appointing an estate administrator may be appropriate when there is a difficult dispute, when it is necessary to preserve assets, run a business, pay debts, or locate property.
The estate administrator acts in accordance with the powers granted to him and under legal supervision.
Can an inheritance dispute be resolved by agreement?
Yes. In many cases, a proper agreement can save years of litigation, high costs, and further damage to family relationships.
However, before signing an agreement, it is important to understand the scope of the estate, the value of the assets, and the rights of each heir.
An inheritance dispute requires quick action.
Delaying processing may allow the sale of assets, withdrawal of funds, concealment of documents, or fabrication of facts on the ground.
Sharon Segal Law Firm provides legal representation in complex inheritance disputes, while examining the assets, evidence, and appropriate legal strategy.
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