Q: My brother passed away 2 years ago. Recently his wife entered our family cabin without permission and retrieved items.
She believes these items are hers, his intent was for the items to stay with the cabin.
Is she able to retrieve items she believes are hers after the estate is settled?
She had not been to the cabin in several years before he passed, and used keys she found in his possessions to gain entry. She had no permission to be on the property.
A: Call the police. File a police report. She entered private property and stole items that did not belong to her. If the items were meant to go to her it should have been specified in your brother's will and transferred to her while the estate was still open. If you are expecting a legal fight start documenting her incriminating statements and consult with an attorney who handles civil litigation.
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