your deceased mothers legal identity papers/cards? Such as deceased parents Social Security and/or Texas State Drivers License? This of course has taken place in Texas and it was my aunt that appropiated these documents. What course of legal action might I take against her? Should I send a certified letter letting her know that I would appreciate those documents returned? And if she doesn't respond in an allowable length of time, then what should I do? What legal course of action should be taken from that point? I appreciate all the information reguarding this sensitive and timely matter. Thanks and hats off to the attorneys out there who answer.
213402
Your deceased mother's property should be distributed according to her wishes, and those wishes should be spelled out in a will. \n\nHer Texas driver license is not her property. It belongs to the State of Texas, and should be surrendered to the Department of Motor Vehicles, since she is deceased. \n\nThe law addresses the illegal USE of those documents, but mere possession of them as part of estate property should be addressed by the executor of her estate. \n\nAnd, yes, if you're unable to simply ask your aunt for your mother's things, you'd do well to send her a letter asking for them. Remember, however, that while you're her daughter, that your aunt is her sister. Might be a good idea to sit down together and talk about your mother's property.\n\nGood luck.
604233
Were you the Personal Representative or Executor of your husband estate?  I presume that it went through Probate unless he had a living trust.  If you served as PR, you should have something like Letters Testamentary or some other legal paperwork naming you PR of his estate.  This document is basically your "authority" for gathering information and acting on behalf of the estate.  If you're not the PR, whomever is would probably be the better person to request the records (as backwards as that sounds).  The court document, together with the Death Certificate and an authorization to release information, should get you the documents you need.  Be sure to address it to the medical records department.  Also, be prepared to pay $$ to get the records.  They'll very likely make you pay before you get the records.  \nIf all else fails, go back to your attorney.  A letter on firm letterhead can go a long way.  Best of luck.
307636
Until the case is solved it will not be closed.  You will not be able to get a copy of a file for an ongoing investigation.  There are chain of custody regulations for evidence that must be adhered to.  I am sorry about your mother.  Try to contact your local congressman or state legislator to try to light a fire under the investigation again.
353294
I am not a Lawyer, but please go to the Phone book and look up  the number for Legal Assistance for your Mom. I hope this will work for you, good Luck.
469513
I would suggest that you go into the house and get any papers that you might need.  You are not entering illegally as you have a key and your uncle doesn't want his son to deal with it.  You will have to let the solicitor know.  I've been in a similar position and in the end i decided i loved my grandad more than my aunt  so i was going to do what he wanted and not worry about upsetting my aunt and going against her and my mothers wishes. I am happy that I did.
494184
This does sound like one heck of a mess! You will have to return to the States one way or another. You have proof that you weren't even in the states when your Mom stole your ID. I knew a young girl here in Illinois who was told she could get her credit cleared but she had to press charges against her Mom she really didn't want to but she just had no other choice. She did and her Mom did serve a little time in the county jail and is on probation and my young friend has her name cleared.
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Sounds like you need a different attorney, and a bail bond agent.  First of all this is enough to bring charges against the attorney, the notary, your mother, and YOU.  \n\nPut all this together and the crime begins with CONSPIRACY!  This violates most state notary laws, attorney responsiblity rules, not to mention fraud, forgery, and fraudlent schemes.  \n\nIf you want to correct this situation I would certainly be the first one to speak to the authorities about this. Deeds must be recorded by the state so finding out about this is easy.  The "real" inheritor won't have to look too hard to find out what has happened.  If I were you I would take cover.
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My husband in in a similar situation.  His ex we wants him to pay child support for a child that may not be his.  We are taking her to court for a DNA test.  Because you signed the birth certificate you have the right to have a DNA test.  If the mother will not cooperate go talk you prosecuting attorney for way to achieve that.
534758
Try to go through all of the statements/paperwork you may have of your deceased relative, then contact the corresponding banks to see if there is an account in their name.  You'll probably need to come in to the bank in person and show them the death certificate and that you're a relative, for them to give you that sort of information.  You can also contact your state's Abandoned Property department (look them up in business white pages) and have them do a search for anything that may have been surrendered to them by the bank.
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When you consult with the lawyer, it creates privilege between the two parties, but it does not make you the lawyer's client.\n\nAny reputable lawyer should provide you with a letter or statement of what they're going to do, in writing, before they start any work. They will need your mother's (or whoever is acting on her behalf's) permission to obtain records. If they try to act on your behalf before you've retained them, you'd have a case for attorney malpractice, too.
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You will have to prove that you were no longer seperated at the time of her mothers death, it doesnt matter if you go and stay a night here and there for the child to see you. So I'm gonna have to sorry no, and why would you want to do this anyway it was her mother not yours, if your were gone would you want someone you seperated with over two years ago say they deserve that inheritance also? I would use some common sense before trying to take something that belongs to someone you had once loved enough to marry and have children with.
300405
forst you need to get yourself a lawyer.and then your lawyer needs to contact their lawyer. who was the first to know about the death of the grandmother? the person who was the one who was first therer or was there when it happened would be the most probable person to  have the will. or maybe she couldve had a bank box that it was put into for safe keeping and forgot to tell somebody about it. good luck.
642177
a few years ago, me and my children were hit head on by a druck driver. me and the kids were okay. only a few cuts and bruises, but she was hurt very bad. my lawyer pressed charges against her, and when she got out of the hosp, she was to turn herself in for booking. well, she told the judge she was going to write us an apology letter and send my kids some toys. he let her off with her word and a slap on the wrist. she never did write us a letter. as a matter of fact i heard thru the grapevine (her boyfriend was the brother of our mortage holder) that she said, "they weren't even hurt that bad." well, how would she know what my children went thru. what i when thru. living the memory evertime we go down that road. she didn't hear my kids screaming and crying. after i woke up, after being knocked out by the air bag, i climbed out the drivers window and i had to walk around her truck to to get to my kids, i looked inside to see if she was dead or what. all she said was get me out of this damn truck. i didn't say anything to her. i just left to go see about my kids. i knew she was drunk or high. never want to go thru that again!
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If I were you, I would talk to a lawyer. The doctors wouldn't sign the death certificate because it was apparently an "unattended death," which could just prove your point in court. There is a time limit on how long you have after this sort of incident, to file a law suit.
560608
I strongly urge you to contact a probate lawyer in Texas.  Texas law may have a procedure that allows you to officially disclaim your inheritance, but you need guidance from a competent Texas attorney.  Failure to proper advice might resulted in some unexpected and unpleasant tax consequences.
489904
I wonder how old is this child? if it were me and moms not doing so well I would try talking to the child and explain moms situation. The child may feel like shes losing her mom and doesn't understand how to cope. When I was a tennager I threatened my mom and she has someone come over from the juvenile court to "TALK" to me.... That scared the S!@# out of me and I didn't behave that way anymore.  as far as KY law you could always have someone you know that the child doesn't and have them lie to her and scare her.. At 13 My son thought he could get away with anything and I had a friend (who's in the military) come over in uniform with some phoney brouchers about military school... All BS I made them on my computer.... well it worked my son hasn't acted nasty in a long time that was over a year ago...Right or wrong you need to find a way that works for you because in the end your the adult and they can't forget that...
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"Beneficiary question?  I am in Texas and I am named as a beneficiary in my grandfather's will. He also left some accounts for me with a POD.  Are the POD accounts counted in probate or can I get access to them without probate? How do I go about finding out what is mine? How long does my father have to notify me with my grandfather's wishes? Father is very dishonest and I have not had contact with him since I was a child. I do not trust him. I could get an attorney but that is a last resort. Thanks for your time!"\n\nThe quick answer to your question is "Keep track of the probate progress of your grandfather's will and get involved as much as necessary even if that means appearing without an attorney."\n\nGenerally speaking, bank accounts that are held under the Uniform Gift to Minors Act are payable to a beneficiary under operation of law (no through a testamentary process) as a trust account-- at a certain age depending on your local laws (generally 18, 21 or 25 years of age).  Additionally, if the accounts you speak of weren't UGMA but were held jointly-- with your grandfather's name and your name-- then you (or your legal parent or guardian if you're under 18) are generally entitled to access to the account upon that person's death by operation of law since you have a joint interest.  And, of course, trust accounts (that you don't mention specifically) are also exist and are distributed by operation of law.\n\nThat said, probate judges have significant latitude in securing the assets of a deceased person to ensure payments to appearing creditors and to ensure the administrator of an estate can carry out the last wishes of the deceased as articulated in the will.\n\nSince you believe you have a claim to assets now held in your grandfather's name, you should go to the probate proceedings and let the judge know you have that interest and want it to be protected as you believe your father as administrator may not recognize it.  Even where the monies might pass to you by operation of law, your appearance at probate helps to ensure your interests are protected.\n\nYou don't need an attorney to appear and to speak on your own behalf.  But if the monies are significant, having an attorney is probably a good idea.\n\n[This is not legal advice. You should consult a licensed attorney-at-law for legal advice or representation before making decisions that may affect your legal rights.]