Q: my question concerns embezzlement of a contract in which I was a joint tenet with my now deceased brother...
I just discovered this stock endowment in Feb 2017. I received a statement from IRS FOR THE TAXES OWED ON THIS SIX DIGIT AMOUNT.
I CALLED the stock company AND REQUESTED ALL DOCUMENTATION/transactions ON this account.. the checks were signed with my brothers signature... but not his signature/ forged.. I traced the money from CA to a bank here in MI. TWO DAYS AFTER MY BROTHERS PASSING. ACCOUNT CLOSED. I LOST THE MONEY/paper trail. Be advised my brother was in last stages of cancer on morphine etc? my youngest sibling is whom I believe is behind this. I have documentation and a witness. My question where do I start. Shall I file report to IRS? The so called crime originated in CA. MONEY BROUGHT TO MI AND I THINK IT HAS BEEN TRANSFERRED TO Canada as she has dual citizenship... Do I call and file report with the CA LAW ENFORCEMENT? Or do I let the stick company initiate the investigation??
My brother and I are both USMC VETS with 22 Yrs service each.
Thx
A: You may be able to sue for the forgery and fraud, and you can report crimes to the police and the attorney general. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/ publications on my law practice website, www.AEesq.com. I practice law in CA, NY, MA, and DC in the following areas of law: Business & Contracts, Criminal Defense, Divorce & Child Custody, and Education Law. This answer does not constitute legal advice; make any predictions, guarantees, or warranties; or create any Attorney-Client relationship.
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