Can my sister steal my inheritance?
Generally, the theft of estate assets by a sibling is treated as a civil matter. As a victim, you do have the option to make a criminal complaint and ask the district attorney to prosecute your sibling, either when you suspect theft, or have proven they stole your assets or inheritance from the estate.
How do you distribute inheritance?
To distribute everything evenly, one can simply list beneficiaries. If certain items are to be left to certain people, that must be spelled out in the will. For the inheritance process to begin, a will must be submitted to probate.
Can a beneficiary lose their inheritance?
If you are both the Trustee and Beneficiary and the Trust explicitly states that you can lose your inheritance for neglecting your duties, it is best to ensure your duties are fulfilled.
How can I recover my sibling’s inheritance?
We can assist in finding these assets through tax returns, bank records, and real estate records. If mom or dad was ill, of diminished mental capacity, or dependent upon the local child, we may be able to recover these assets for the benefit of all siblings. There are legal and practical time limitations, so you should contact us immediately.
How do I find assets left over from my parents’ estate?
The siblings are often told that their parents spent all of their money in their later years on their care and there is nothing left to pass under the Will through an estate. We can assist in finding these assets through tax returns, bank records, and real estate records.
Can a sibling be disinherited from a will?
If mom or dad was ill, of diminished mental capacity, or dependent upon the local child, we may be able to recover these assets for the benefit of all siblings. There are legal and practical time limitations, so you should contact us immediately. Sometimes the Will or Trust is changed to disinherit siblings.
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