What are my rights regarding my deceased’s mother’s estate?
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What are my rights regarding my deceased’s mother’s estate?
I am not sure what kind of lawyer that I would need; I would appreciate any help you could offer. My mother passed away 4 years ago leaving my sister and I our childhood home my sister an I do not speak because she got physical with me when I was trying to look over my mothe’rs papers. She didn’t want me to see anything and because she lives in the state she was able to get all of the paperwork so I have no clue to what is going on. The last conversation that I had with her she said the taxes are on the house I was told by a family member the house was sold. I have tried to something out about but I can’t seem to.
Asked on May 20, 2013 under Estate Planning, California
Answers:
Jennifer Marlowe / Law Office of Jennifer C. Marlowe
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
You need to see a lawyer immediately to analyze and investigate your potential legal claims. If you were owner of the property, and your sister sold the property without your knowledge and kept the proceeds, fraud may be involved. There are certain time limitations for you to bring any legal claim against your sister, i.e. for a constructive trust, or any other legal action. You may want to check the local county recorder's office for the deed to see if the property was sold and when.
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