What can I do if I think the executor is cheating me?

If you suspect the executor is either planning to cheat you or the estate, or is already doing so, you are not without remedies. By prompt action, you can prevent losses, and ensure that the executor lives up to his responsibilities.  Oftentimes, the first step in this process is to demand a copy of the executor's Inventory, Appraisement, and List Of Claims, required by the Probate Code.  It sets forth the property contained in the decedent's estate.  If the Inventory does not meet with your own recollection of the estate's assets, then there may be a problem.  Also, if there is no distribution of an item included in the Inventory, then, logically, you will want to ask "why?"

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