Q: What is required documentation to claim a portion of an inheritance.
I learned recently from a law firm that my estranged father passed away 4 years ago but his house recently went into foreclosure and has been auctioned off. Now the law firm sent a certified letter requesting documentation to claim a portion of the residual proceeds. They are requesting a copy my birth certificate, color copy of drivers license and color copy of my social security card. He passed away in California where his property is and the law firm is out of Arizona. Does this raise red flags or does it sound appropriate. They need everything in 30 days.
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