My situation deals with an estate, which belonged to my father, who died January 2002. My father died without a will, he was not married, and I am his only child. At the time of his death, I was fourteen years of age, and my grandmother was beneficiary over his insurance policy, so she, with the help of my aunt, dealt with his estate, being that I was too young to handle that type of business. Recently I have come to know that when my grandmother and my aunt went to the courthouse, in 2002, to deal with my father’s estate, they lied and told the court that my father did not have a child so my grandmother received his whole estate. If I am not mistaking, I am supposed to receive everything because I am the closest relative. After he died, I was acknowledged in the obituary as his child, and I received social security benefits. Now that I am nineteen years old, and my grandmother is now deceased, my aunt has everything my father owned in her name, including houses, cars, money, etc. ...
2006-09-08 04:08:42 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
. I was also informed by my uncle who is my aunt and my father’s brother, that the way my aunt received everything was by fraud. While my grandmother was recovering from surgery, my aunt had her sign papers that she thought was for medicare benefits, but the papers were actually documents for everything my grandmother owned, including my father’s estate, to be signed over to her and then my aunt took the unofficial document to get it notarized. My uncle is willing to testify against my aunt, so I can receive what is supposed to be entitled to me.
I am not sure of what necessary steps to take in going to court, or I don’t know if I still have time to reopen the case, due to limitations. I turned eighteen last February 21, 2005. If I do have a case could you please tell me what type of attorney I would need to handle this case or if you know anyone who deals with estate cases could you refer me to them. Your response would be greatly appreciated.
2006-09-08 04:09:52 · update #1
Oh yes do exactly what was already said. That is Felony Fraud.
2006-09-08 04:12:57 · answer #1 · answered by matt2fit 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First thing you need is to hire a lawyer. They will not what motions to file and what needs done to get. Also I am assuming that when they handled the estate everything went on record including them telling that he did not have any children. Your lawyer will most likely need to get that paperwork as well. Your aunt and grandma lied in court which is purgory which your aunt could technically receive jail time for. Also another thing you need to do is establish paternity. You should be able to do it with a sibling.
Your grandma received his estate by fraud. Even if the aunt tricked your grandmother she can't keep it anyway because your grandma initially obtained the estate by fraud.
Hire a lawyer they will get you from point A to B
2006-09-08 11:18:11 · answer #2 · answered by butterflykisses427 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
contact an estate lawyer-make sure that you have a copy of the death certificate, your birth certificate and copies of the paperwork from SSA showing your relationship. Be sure to tell the attorney about the court papers your grandmother filled out- he will be able to get them for you. This should be all the proof you need-and make sure that your aunts name is on the court paperwork-you should have no problem winning your case! good luck!
2006-09-08 11:32:35 · answer #3 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I went through the same thang....the same exact thing...GET A LAWYER....seriously my father is deceased he died in 1991 i'm 27 now he had 2 other children before me... before he died he took his other two children off of policies becuse they were older an i was a baby. I GOT IT ALL...his mom tried to do a 2 step and get over on me .....because my parents weren't married....since you recieved social security in his name that acknowledges that you are his kid....get a lawyer before it is too late you do have a time limit and you need to do so if there is any money left because knowing family and when they find out what you are doing they will try to spend and sell...so get a lawyer if you cant afford on get a pro bono lawyer
2006-09-08 11:26:36 · answer #4 · answered by CLUELESS 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, Spirit Walker is right....look up an estate attorney and if they can't handle this, then they should be able to refer you to someone else- just look under "attorney" in the yellow pages. I don't know about the limitations, but I doubt they have expired.
2006-09-08 11:17:51 · answer #5 · answered by < Roger That > 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know about the private investigator, but definitely speak to an attorney first. The lawyer will be able to recommend what steps to take next.
2006-09-08 11:16:20 · answer #6 · answered by C-Man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need a good probate lawyer. Check out this web site. This attorney has been on a talk radio show here in Atlanta for years.
http://www.handelonthelaw.com/
2006-09-08 11:17:57 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to your state's attorney's office, they should be able to help you. Take any paperwork that you have, and if your uncle is willing to either go with you, or write a notorized letter of what he told you, they should be able to proceed with an investigation. She broke all sorts of laws. Good luck.
2006-09-08 11:19:27 · answer #8 · answered by mightymite1957 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get an attorney, a private investgator and FILE CHARGES.
2006-09-08 11:11:52 · answer #9 · answered by Spirit Walker 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sue them, why should they benifit from your dad's death, and they have the cheek to say they are family, Money grabbers are all they are it makes me sick.
2006-09-08 11:41:05 · answer #10 · answered by shelz042000 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋