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For now they will need to remain in the estate.
You should take all steps possible to locate her including sending Registered letters or other correspondence to friends and especially through your cousin.
For now, the money will have to sit there unfortunately.You will need to invest it in something safe that doesn't lock it up too long so that you cannot later be criticized.
I am sorry for your loss.
You should take all steps possible to locate her including sending Registered letters or other correspondence to friends and especially through your cousin.
For now, the money will have to sit there unfortunately.You will need to invest it in something safe that doesn't lock it up too long so that you cannot later be criticized.
I am sorry for your loss.
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