What can I do if a family friend refuses to give me my grandmother’s Will?
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What can I do if a family friend refuses to give me my grandmother’s Will?
Also, he sold all of my grandmother’s stuff except what he kept for himself. Can I sue him for the amount of stuff he kept and sold? Can I force him to give me my grandmother’s Will?
Asked on April 17, 2013 under Estate Planning, Texas
Answers:
Victor Waid / Law Office of Victor Waid
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
You need to file a report for theft with the coounty district attorney against the person that is withholding the will and miisapproriated your grandmothers personal effects. In addition you can file a civil recovery complaint with the small claims court to recover the value of the items taken.
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