Q: How to force an heir to participate in the distribution of or sell of inherited items.
My father sold his car to his brother in Puerto Rico but never signed over the title. The heirs of my fathers estate all have signed over their part in an affidavit to my uncle except one family member that refuses to have any contact with anyone. What can be done legally to settle this matter. This is all in P.R.
A: A court could be petitioned to approve the sale. In my state of Louisiana, in a succession proceeding a lawyer can petition the court for the authority of the administrator of the estate to sell succession property. The heirs have the right to object, the most often the petition is approved if the price is fair.
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