Q: How to protect inheritance under Louisiana law from being moved out of country?
My father passed away at a Florida assisted living facility while still a legal resident of Louisiana (filed state taxes and has property in Louisiana). His widow has now removed my sisters and I from the original community property will using a Florida attorney. She is attempting to liquidate all assets, with the plan to give everything to her family who live in Nicaragua or other countries. This was all done behind our backs while two of my sisters in Florida have continued to assist her with her needs, including serving as her medical POA. (Our father would be livid if he knew of her actions). Could she potentially move our father's share of the inheritance money out of the U.S. and circumvent Louisiana inheritance law?
A: You need to hire an attorney or attorneys who are familiar with both Louisiana and Florida successions/probate laws. Your immediate action is essential to being able to protect your family's rights. Your question is much too complicated and involved for a forum such as this. Good luck.
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