My brother murdered my parents then, robbed them. I am administrator of the estate, which is nearing a partial distribution of assets. I plan on pulling my portion of the estate funds out, as I have the Probate Judge's permission. The remaining portion (20-25K) will remain in a bank account earning interest till my brother goes to trial. My brother wants to confess and go on to prison.
As I understand Kentucky law, he will be presumed deceased if he is found guilty and his portion of the estate will go to his children. This is where things get hairy: My brother presumably, has 3 children, by 2 different women, outside of wedlock. As of yet we have not had any DNA test performed, which makes if difficult to perform my duties, as I am required by the Judge to get the children's parents permission before selling most anything, as they may have a contingent interest. Also, the women are constantly complaining to their attorney that I have overspent on the funeral (funeral was in the average range (18K for two funerals and a monument for both)), or the auctioned items brought too little. Come on, Wal-Mart does not perform funerals and I have no control over how much people bid at an auction. A son murdering his parents is just not the thing to drive auction prices up.
1. Is there any way that my brother can retain a portion of his inheritance?
2. Can his current debts be paid with his inheritance? He owes his creditors approximately 35K.
3. Can I sue him in civil court for the death of my parents? He has nothing, except for this potential inheritance.
Any suggestions would be appreciated.
As I understand Kentucky law, he will be presumed deceased if he is found guilty and his portion of the estate will go to his children. This is where things get hairy: My brother presumably, has 3 children, by 2 different women, outside of wedlock. As of yet we have not had any DNA test performed, which makes if difficult to perform my duties, as I am required by the Judge to get the children's parents permission before selling most anything, as they may have a contingent interest. Also, the women are constantly complaining to their attorney that I have overspent on the funeral (funeral was in the average range (18K for two funerals and a monument for both)), or the auctioned items brought too little. Come on, Wal-Mart does not perform funerals and I have no control over how much people bid at an auction. A son murdering his parents is just not the thing to drive auction prices up.
1. Is there any way that my brother can retain a portion of his inheritance?
2. Can his current debts be paid with his inheritance? He owes his creditors approximately 35K.
3. Can I sue him in civil court for the death of my parents? He has nothing, except for this potential inheritance.
Any suggestions would be appreciated.
