Q: My parents created a trust in AR in 2003 put warranty deed for $100,000 condo, vehicles and bank accounts including CD's
My Dad passed in Oct of 2011 and my Mom Aug of 2017. I was my Mom's 24/7 100% caregiver for 18 months ending in Oct of 2015. At that time my brother (the only other beneficiary) took our Mom to FL and placed her in a care facility. He then 'somehow' got the condo sold (for $74,000), got the bank accounts out of the trust and into Mom's name as well as got Mom's title registered in FL and out of the trust.
My brother 'found' the trust document in our parents room under their bed and told me our Dad wasted a lot of money on something he didn't need. He filed in probate in FL with a will dated 7/1994. When I asked about the condo or the vehicle he told me that I should be happy he is willing to jump through legal hoops to fix what our Father did.
I have been told I will receive $100,000 because Mom had $202,000 and he is being fair splitting it. He went so far as to say he would discuss this no further with me. I'd here from him when the final distribution is made only if needed. Sue??
A:
Your first step needs to be hiring a lawyer to review the probate and or trust documents and relevant property records ect. I suggest that a lawyer located in the location where you Mom lived at the time these events took place is the first best start.
Good luck, and hope this helps.
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