Owner is deceased, executor is not the daughter

[Elijah Glenn]

I'm not sure if this is the forum I should use. However, I have complicated situation. The daughter reached out to me. I call back she says her dad passed. She can't take care house. Wants to sell. I go out and write a contract. However, she is not on the title. She says the executor of the will is her uncle. She says the uncle is not talking to her. How do I help her find out if the house went to her after her dad passed? I'm sure there is something I'm not being told. Just not sure.

If i missed something, please ask. 

[Steve McGovern]

@Theresa Harris has this answer dead on. Just want to clarify one point for you: just because someone Is executor, doesn't mean that he was the BENEFICIARY of anything at all. Nor does it mean that the daughter is powerless. An executor is merely someone who is obligated to carry out the wishes or will of a deceased party. That will might say "all to daughter" or even "all to charity."

In some states this becomes public record, too, but I will admit ignorance to where and how, and most importantly, when, since time is passing.

Either way, She should compel her uncle, legally if necessary, to allow her to review the will. Tell her to get a lawyer. More than likely, It'll only take one call.