[WSBAPT] Heir Refusing to Provide Address

[Inge Fordham]

I’ve done that.  😊  I also detailed the list of hoops the estate will have to jump through if he does not cooperate (and the related expenses, which will only deplete the net estate to be distributed to the heirs).  Some people are just not reasonable.

After reviewing multiple responses, I’m going to see if he will agree to service via email.  Fingers crossed….

Thanks to all who responded!



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Date: Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 1:23 PM
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Subject: Re: [WSBAPT] Heir Refusing to Provide Address

I would tell the grandson that, if he does not provide an address, you cannot send him "his money."

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Sent: Tuesday, December 2, 2025 11:43 AM
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Subject: [WSBAPT] Heir Refusing to Provide Address

Colleagues,

I have an heir to an intestate estate (grandson of the decent) who “wants his money” but will not provide his address for notice purposes because he “doesn’t trust some of his family.”  As far as I can tell, there’s no logical reason for refusing to provide his address.  It appears to be pure paranoia.  He will only communicate with his uncle (who is petitioning to be appointed as administrator of grandma's estate) using a “TextNow” telephone number.  (I had to Google that - maybe I’m out of touch or just getting old!). If any of you have run into this situation, I’d love to hear how you handled it.

Thanks,



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