QUESTION
Were funds misappropriated from the estate?
Asked on Sep 13th, 2011 on Estate Planning - Georgia
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My husband was managing his parents' checkbook while his mother was ill. He received a gift from them which included their house plus $60,000. They gave us the house, but did not get around to writing the 60,000 cash. He has a letter from the attorney stating that it was owed to us. With verbal permission he transferred the funds into our account. The siblings are saying it is misappropriation of funds. Is that true?
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Trusts and Estates Attorney serving Jacksonville, FL
Partner at
Law Office of David M. Goldman PLLC
3 Awards
Sounds like your husband should hire an attorney to review the situation and advise him of the risks. Not only could it be what they are claiming but it may subject himself to a criminal charge for abuse of the elderly in Florida.
Answered on Sep 16th, 2011 at 1:04 PM
Glen Edward Ashman
Maybe. Your lawyer can tell you since he needs to look at all the details you omitted.
Answered on Sep 15th, 2011 at 10:56 AM