What to do about undue influence exerted over a deceased?
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What to do about undue influence exerted over a deceased?
I had a cousin pass away this week; the only family he had was 4 cousins. Anyway, a friend of his moved in with this cousin 2 weeks before he passed, Upon funeral arranging we find out that in that 2 weeks he had managed to have my cousin deed him all his property and sign over his vehicles and place his name on my cousins bank accounts. Is there anything we can do?
Asked on January 22, 2013 under Estate Planning, Texas
Answers:
Victor Waid / Law Office of Victor Waid
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Yes, obtain yourself probate litigation counsel right away who can file a petition into probate and obtain a temporary restraining order against transfer of any assets; hopefully, the person hasn't wasted the asset totally, and there is something left to recover. Don't delay, as this is urgent.
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