Q: Before my father died his brother wont let me have his property.there's no will
My uncle started staying in my dad's rented home whole he was still in the hospital. My dad had his personal belongings, truck and boat. My uncle will not let me have anything and has now moved the truck and boat into hiding. He says the landlord let him sign a new lease agreement before my dad even died. What do i need to do to be able to get my dads property and belongings that my uncle is in possession of?
A: You probably need a Title Search and file an Affidavit of Heirship/Next of Kin. That will be your source of title, then sue the Uncle in General Sessions for an Action To Recover Personal Property, along with a Detainer Warrant.
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