Is there anything that can be done if a sibling does not notify all legal heirs of a grandparent’s passing away?

Is there anything that can be done if a sibling does not notify all legal heirs of a grandparent’s passing away?

My husband’s grandma has a Will and durable power of attorney naming him the executor – his sister essentially abducted the grandma and relocated her making her where abouts unknown to us. Grandma passed away 2 months ago and we were just notified by the sister who had taken her. She has already had her cremated and claimed she was the only next of kin. She also has cleaned out her bank accounts. She was aware of grandma’s Will and desire to be buried not cremated. What can we do, if anything?

Asked on February 15, 2012 under Estate Planning, Florida

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