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After the death of a family member with no will, does one family member have the right to ransack the home and take all the jewelry & items from the
Asked on Apr 07th, 2021 on Estate Planning - California
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My mom passed in June 2020, after being kicked out of her home of more than 50 yrs. Then my brother passed in march and my sister is taking EVERYTHING except the house. Does she have the right to do so?
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While this often happens, once the court appoints an administrator of the estate, that person can sue for conversion (converting the estate's property to their own). Talk with a local probate attorney about applying.
Answered on Apr 08th, 2021 at 6:24 AM
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