(I have no idea why my phone randomly stopped capitalizing things in the above post.)
Dad and Jane kept their finances separate. His name is not on her vehicle, and her name is not on his. Yes, I have seen the title. similarly, my...
Also, John took and disposed of the vehicle my father left Jane, without contacting the executor for permission. I don’t think he could have sold...
While we cannot establish ownership of all of his things, John and Tom admitted Dad’s ownership of at least some of the things they took or...
Ok, one more question before I go forth and live my life. My sister is executor of my Dad’s will. Because we could not access my father’s...
With the items destroyed anyway, I guess the only possible path is to get on with my life. I don’t think it’s reimbursement that I wanted. I...
Thank you. This is horrible news, but I thank you for informing me. I had completely forgotten about the other thread. I was surprised that I had...
Is it a crime to refuse heirs access to their bequest? Is it a crime to keep or destroy items, rather than give them to the heirs? Is it a crime...
You’re right. I hoped it would be different, but clearly it’s not. We have to go to him and hope he gives us access. And we also have to expect...
Dad’s items are only sentimental, not valuable otherwise. The widow is not mentally competent to give us access. Plus, we don’t want her to know....
You are right. He could not have done this without power of attorney. All actions will have to pass through him. My father passed in 2019. I...
Army Judge, I appreciate your kindness. I am sorry that this brutal disease impacted your family, too. Your memories sound lovely. Sadly, your...
Asking him for access is what we had always expected to do, and we did not previously anticipate problems. After this, ugh. I don’t know what to...
(To clarify, his nieces are from a now-deceased sibling. Dad’s widow had no children.)
