How can I take legal actions towards my grandma after my dads death?

Question

Is there a way I could put my grandmother in jail for what she has done after my dad's death?
My dad died 2/17. His wishes were to be cremated and buried w/my moms dad... and EVERYONE had heard my dad talking about how he wanted to be put away.

My grandma called the day after we already made the arrangements (she never showed up) and said "if i have to see my son cremated, i'm never talking to any of you again and i'm having your mom put in jail",

Earlier today she took 1/2 of my moms furinture while she was at work. I don't know how she got in her house-but she did. She also keeps calling my phone and indirectly leaving msg's for my boyfriend to tell my mom "she's going to jail". She never showed up at my dads service and no one had even talked to her.

How can I end this and get rid of her? She basically killed my dad by feeding him pain meds, and I can't cope w/this.

**My gm quit talking to me after I told her she'd be in jail after I called the cops for a drug bust.

Answer 1

Two words: Press charges.

But before you do that. Document everything that you can. Collect evidence now before she can destroy it.

Answer 2

First, I just want to say that I'm sorry for your loss. The 17th was so very recent, my deepest sympathies.

You sure can put her in jail. She's crossed the line here.

1. Breaking and entering. She got into your mother's house somehow, uninvited. If your grandmother owns the house, there's nothing you can do on this charge. It needs to be proven though. Have police reports documented.

2. Theft. She took half of her furniture. Unless she has solid proof that she owns this furniture, it's theft. It can be burglary too, since she acquired the items by breaking and entering. Again, call the police and have it documented.

3. Harassment. One can't go to jail for this per se, (unless she violated a restraining order previously in place) but if you've documented the numerous, threatening calls you can have a restraining order put in place. Unfortunately, most judges won't consent to one without the harassing party's documented intent to harm another. I recommend simply having your number(s) changed, without call forwarding and unlisted.

4. If you can prove that an overdose of pain medication was his cause of death, and he couldn't physically have done it himself, you can also press murder charges.

Get a lawyer consultation asap, to advise you and help you legally take the appropriate steps.

At any rate, I hope all works out for the best. Losing a loved one is hard enough, being seriously disappointed with a family member during the grieving process is even harder. Big virtual hugs.

Answer 3

Legally, if one spouse dies without a will the surviving spouse receives all his assets and is his executor - ie., makes all burial decisions. Your grandma doesn't have a leg to stand on. Further, your mother can file criminal charges against her for breaking and entering (?) -- if your grandma did, indeed, break in. If she for some reason had a key, she could still be charged with burglary and perhaps trespassing --- you'd have to check with the police in your area and see what charges they'd file.

You could file a restraining order to get the phone calls to stop and also so she wouldn't show up at your Mom's or your house --- if she did she'd be arrested. Does she have a drinking problem (or drug)?

Your mother could also get her furniture back (assuming it's at your grandma's house) by filing charges and going over to the grandma's with the police to identify her furniture. While there the police may just see other items that they could arrest her on -- that would take her out of your hair for a while.

Good luck and I'm sorry for what you're having to go through. It's really tough losing a parent but then to have all this on top of it is not only challenging but puts the grieving process off for a while while you are forced to deal with this.

Answer 4

So certainly, you prefer to benefit off your cousins death? you will not be able to tension human beings to take medical medical care. Your cousin had made her determination. Her bf already lost her and you think of that isnt punishment sufficient? you prefer to take funds from him? What the heck is that?! in the adventure that your cousin needed you to comprehend, she would have advised you. If she needed medical care she would are becoming to be it. I comprehend you're harm. yet what the heck is making an attempt to collect funds off the boyfriend going to end? extremely not something. possibilities are high he doesnt even have any funds besides. admire your cousins needs. in case you have a grudge against the bf, forgive him. it's going to make you experience a heck of alot extra effective than an prolonged drawn out courtroom conflict for funds would.

Answer 5

Make a police report on the theft, harassment by telephone, etc. Also see a family law specialist attorney and take action before time limits what rights you have.
Don't sit on this, time is of the essence. Cases don't get better as they get older.

Answer 6

I'm sorry to hear of your father's death.
I'm also sorry to hear about all the bad things that have happened, but even though you are going threw all this, you should talk to a lawyer.
I hope that all of this ends without anyone getting any more hurt.
-Lilly Evans