Q: How do I proceed with pursuing failure to serve me as heir and fiduciary misconduct in my father’s estate?
A questionably valid POA was signed while my dad was on many forms of life support and then a Trust was created with that POA. Money was taken and placed into the POA’s personal bank accounts and she continued to collect that money after his death on the POA. She was required to handle my father’s burial and instead left him hidden from his family for nearly a month until I found out. She did not serve me in the 60 timeline and is now trying to serve me through her attorney. She has received over $34k to date.
A: You may have to file a petition with the probate court to seek relief. This is complex and you need an attorney. Contact an attorney in your area.
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