Can I have my husband’s aunt arrested for breaking, entering, tresspassing and taking inherited items from our home?

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Can I have my husband’s aunt arrested for breaking, entering, tresspassing and taking inherited items from our home?

My husband and I were left a house by his father when he passed away. His father bought the house from his grandparents and some of the furniture and all the appliances belonged to his grandparents. We have been living in the house for over a year, however my usband lost his job so we moved in with another family member until we can get back on our feet. We’ve been going back go check the mail once a week and to make sure everything is OK. We went there today but everything was gone. One of his aunts broke in and took all the stuff, saying that it was her mother and father’s and that she was not giving it back.

Asked on February 26, 2013 under Estate Planning, Arkansas

Answers:

Victor Waid / Law Office of Victor Waid

Answered 11 years ago | Contributor

You are advised to go to the local district attorney to file a complaint and report of theft; in addition seek the assistance of probate litigation counsel to assist you to file a petition for probate to recover the items and or the value.


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