stealing from the estate in PA

[redwolf]

The executrix for our Uncle's will also had durable power of attorney; the family objected to this as she is not a close relative. She had also assumed responsibility for care at his home and later at a care facility. He had provided us with a list of assets and there were heirs listed on his will. However, upon the event of his death, the estate was declared insolvent and his entire funeral debt is unpaid. Band records reveal that the executrix removed large amounts of money from his account before his death and transfered them to accounts in her name and also in her son's name. There is also a possibility that she transfered some to an account in her grandchildrens' names. Is this not illegal, and will probate take care of it or does a lawsuit have to be filed?

 

[ALawyer]

If she is was named executrix and the court appoints her as executrix, she will control the probate! Theft is illegal and this needs a local lawyer to stop her from becoming executrix and then having an unbiased executor go after her.

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