Providence, RI asked in Estate Planning for New York

Q: My sister broke into home I lived in with my dad who had just died without will and stole items can I have her arrested

It wasn't in probate yet or anything and it was my legal residence she broke in while I was out of town

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Inna Fershteyn
Inna Fershteyn
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  • Estate Planning Lawyer
  • Brooklyn, NY
  • Licensed in New York

A: What exactly did she steal? Did you file police report- how will you get her arrested?

Sounds to me like you may need a family lawyer not an estate lawyer. I always suggest trying to work things out among family members as litigation can cost you a lot more than what your sister took.

Sincerely,

Inna Fershteyn

Law Office of Inna Fershteyn and Associates, P.C.

1517 Voorhies Ave, Suite 400

Brooklyn, NY 11235

tel: 718-333-2394

fax: 718-701-8859

www.BrooklynTrustandWill.com

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Michael David Siegel
Michael David Siegel
Answered
  • New York, NY
  • Licensed in New York

A: You can make a complaint. Arrests are in discretion of police.

Ali Shahrestani,
Ali Shahrestani,
Answered
  • New York, NY
  • Licensed in New York

A: You can report the crime to the police. The probate matter should be filed, and such issues can be raised in related filings. 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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