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Father died 8mo ago. Brother got everything (home, multiple vehicles, multiple motorcycles, I could go on forever but it was everything my dad owns including Life Insurance & dads Retirement). I went home w/ photo album & a few nick-nacks. Recently I got letter by mail from dads bank listing me as Benificiary asking me to sign because they want to close his account. I did just that. Went to dads bank, signed papers & then deposited everything into my account at my bank. I'm afraid to use any of this money for fear my brother will try and tell me that it belongs to him or even atleast half of it is his even though it had me listed as the Benificiary. QUESTION: Is my brother, in any way shape or form, entitled to this money??????
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From what you say, I have doubts that your brother is entitled to everything that he has taken. Has there been a probate case opened to handle your father's estate? Was there a Will? Or, is your brother just grabbing everything without any rights?
While I am sorry to hear about your loss, I also don't like seeing people just grabbing things upon the death of a loved one. You need to get this matter reviewed, and assert your rights. And, assuming that what you say is true about the bank account, then that money should be yours.
These are factual issues that we can discuss. If you are interested in pursuing the matter further, I off an initial 1/4 hour consultation without charge. If you want to set an appointment for the initial consultation, feel free to telephone, or email, my office.
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Answered on Feb 28th, 2017 at 12:47 PM