Q: How can I contest relatives unlawfully seizing inheritance in MS?
I suspect my relatives unlawfully seized my inheritance in Mississippi, including property and insurance left by my deceased father Ralph Bishop, an heir to his father, Frank Hagmon Bishop, a Navy veteran. Despite my rightful ownership, assets were transferred, perhaps to California, with potential fraud or foul play involved by relatives such as my aunt, Bernice Bishop. How can I legally contest this?
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A: If you feel real property should have been inherited by you, hire a MS attorney to search the title and determine heirship. If you are a tenant in common, sue the other recorded tenants either for Partition or possibly Ejectment. Time is of the essence here. As to insurance, contact the carrier. Do not expect much unless you know you are a designated beneficiary.
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