What is the name of your state? Michigan
Father who deserted children as minors left state of residence and returned to home state of Michigan. Died in July - ME notified children as decedent's mother refused to contact them. They went to funeral and all family has their addresses. Mother (grandmother) filed small estate affidavits stating she was sole heir, omitting living, natural born children, thinking they would not find out. Attorney prepared Affidavit, and had copy of Obit. showing children. Perjury against mother (grandmother)? How to go about it - have to file civilly against her and attempt to recoup money? Against atty. who prepared and filed fraudulent affidavit giving mother all the money in the estate (not a lot - it's the principal here)? Malpractice? Any way just to have court do it since she perjured info on forms filed at courthouse? ideas?What is the name of your state?
Father who deserted children as minors left state of residence and returned to home state of Michigan. Died in July - ME notified children as decedent's mother refused to contact them. They went to funeral and all family has their addresses. Mother (grandmother) filed small estate affidavits stating she was sole heir, omitting living, natural born children, thinking they would not find out. Attorney prepared Affidavit, and had copy of Obit. showing children. Perjury against mother (grandmother)? How to go about it - have to file civilly against her and attempt to recoup money? Against atty. who prepared and filed fraudulent affidavit giving mother all the money in the estate (not a lot - it's the principal here)? Malpractice? Any way just to have court do it since she perjured info on forms filed at courthouse? ideas?What is the name of your state?