Walnut, CA asked in Criminal Law, Elder Law and Probate for California

Q: Im Admin of Estate but not "Next of kin".Can i force"next of kin" 2give me Bankin info,keys,valuables he took & how?

"Next of kin"& caretaker in kahoots have taken over bank accts. by false POA, taken jewelry from safe deposit box too and other expensive collectors items.Caretaker added her name onto several bank accounts & was writting checks."Next of Kin" had recently started to visit grandma almost everyday only to pressure her about signing papers &givin him cash & other things.Caretaker had a doctor forced placed her in Hospice eventhough she did not meet medical requirements to be in Hospice.They also pulled her out of hospital twice against doctors order & took her home where she almost died of course. I noticed broken bones, huge bruises & sudden mental declines.When i tried askin'bout the bruises i was quickly interrupted & yelled at heavily by caretaker.Day b4 passin Caretaker told me she threw away in kitchen trashcan the medication needed.Grandma passed away at home but "next of kin" & caretaker had body cremated ASAP although we own plots at Holy Cross cemetary. I was told i had no say.

1 Lawyer Answer
Dale S. Gribow
Dale S. Gribow
Answered
  • Criminal Law Lawyer
  • Palm Desert, CA
  • Licensed in California

A: more info needed.

You need to contact a probate lawyer asap for guidance.

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