What do we need to do if someone stole things from a deceased relative?
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What do we need to do if someone stole things from a deceased relative?
Asked on March 18, 2015 under Estate Planning, Nevada
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 9 years ago | Contributor
1) The theft can be reported to the police--theft even from a deceased person (i.e. from his or her estate, or his or her heirs) is a crime.
2) The thief can be be sued by the estate's legal representative (the executor if there is a will; or the court-appointed administrator if there is no will) for the return of the items or for their monetary value.
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