Saint Petersburg, FL asked in Probate for Florida

Q: i was named PR by court order. my brothers keep ignoring the court order and are selling my dad's personal belongings.

the brothers are selling personal property (furniture, appliances, etc.) and not giving me the money to put with other estate assets to be shared among all the heirs, they are keeping whatever money they can get for the items. What can i do?

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Terrence H Thorgaard
Terrence H Thorgaard
Answered
  • Probate Lawyer
  • Freeeport, FL
  • Licensed in Florida

A: Ask for a writ of assistance authorizing the police to help you seize the personal property before it can be sold.

Lauren Nagel Richardson
Lauren Nagel Richardson
Answered
  • Probate Lawyer
  • Gainesville, FL
  • Licensed in Florida

A: Work with your attorney to get an injunction or a writ from the judge.

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