Is there something I can do to claim my rights to a deceased parent’s property that was sold by my elder sister?

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It was sold for 1.8 mil. and white washing the documents to accomplish it?

Norman Green · Answer

Yes.  Sue.

James Edward Smith · Answer

Sue in probate court

James Oberholtzer · Answer

It depends on whether she was entitled to sell it.  Was there a Will, trust or joint tenancy?

Bernard H. Greenberg · Answer

Consult with an attorney specializing in estate litigation.

Dara J. Goldsmith · Answer

You should consult an estate litigation attorney.  Best of luck to you.

J. Michael End · Answer

You will have to ask a lawyer to look into this for you.

Thomas Edward Gates · Answer

You need to retain a probate attorney.

Richard Keyes · Answer

You do not provide enough information in your question.  You need to state when your parent died; how the property was held , including any beneficiary designation.  Your best course of action is to see an attorney as soon as possible and take the documents with you when you see the attorney.  Please note that you should do this as soon as possible because there are statute of limitations in regard to bringing any causes of action against your sister.

John Brennan · Answer

See an attorney to determine if the action was rightful.  There are too many variables to give any specific opinion except it certainly appears may be worthwhile to investigate.

Paul Whitfield · Answer

Suggest you get a lawyer. you did not give any information that is helpful to understand

Andrew Velonis · Answer

You are talking about that much money and you are looking for free advice on the 'net?  Find an experienced probate attorney in your area, pronto.

Ronald A. Steinberg · Answer

Get a probate court attorney and litigate it in the probate court for the county in which the parent resided.

Mark T. Peters · Answer

Yes, you can hire an attorney to contest the transaction or, more likely, to sue the sister to give you your share. Now, if the sister was the personal representative and had the authority to sell it and you didn't want it sold, no, there is probably nothing you can do. Regardless talk to an attorney about all of the details of the situation.

Christine James · Answer

It depends upon how long ago it happened and if you knew about it when it was happening.  Contact a probate attorney, show any documents you have, and see if you have a case. Most attorneys will give you a free consultation to help you make this determination.

Brian Haggerty · Answer

If there is nearly a million dollars on the table, hire a lawyer to look at the specific details of what has happened.

Erven Nelson · Answer

Unless she was the owner of the property, your sister should have turned the money over to your parent's trust or estate. You should demand an accounting in writing and hire a trust lawyer if she won't comply.

Victor Waid · Answer

Seek the services of a probate litigation lawyer to investigate this matter for you, and possibly file a claim for a share of the estate.

Nathan Wagner · Answer

The first step is to find out whether you have any rights to your deceased parent's property. You should talk to a local probate attorney, show them the whitewashed documents, and tell them what has happened so far. If there is really 1.8 million dollars at stake, you should get a professional involved as soon as possible.

James Frederick · Answer

I do not know what you mean by "white washing the documents." If the property was sold by your sister, title would have had to have been in her name or she would have had to have legal authority to sell, such as under a Will or Trust. Once we know how your sister was able to do this, the next step is to determine whether there is a legitimate way to challenge what took place. There appears to be enough money involved for you to hire a lawyer, in order to investigate further.

Frances An · Answer

Yes. You will have to file a Petition with the probate court in the county where your parent died. You will have to present all the evidence for your side. Your proof as to what happened. She will have to prove why she was entitled to everything. There could be criminal charges involved.

Jayne Sebby · Answer

You can file a law suit to have a court examine your sisters actions or, if the estate is still open, ask the probate court to check into it.

Randall Romei · Answer

Upon the death of your parents the disposition of their assets would have been controlled by their Wills or their Trusts. The terms of those testamentary documents would control how your parent's property would be distributed. If your parents did not have a Will or Trust then the state statute on descent and distribution would control the distribution of their assets. The disposition of real property can also be controlled by the form of ownership. Obtain a copy of the deed to the property in effect at your parents death, and perhaps the chain of title, and look to how title to the property was held during your parents ownership and control of the property.

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