Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in California
Perjury committed?
A brother and I haven't spoken for months. I was just given copies of paperwork he has submitted to the court stating that he is the ''only sibling, living or deceased'' pertaining to an estate left by our brother who passed away five years ago. My brother has done the upkeep on the the house left by our older brother over these past years. He is now in the process of selling the home (in escrow from what I was told). I was unaware that he wanted to sell it. What rights do I have to this estate and what can I do without getting him in trouble of perjury? I may be mad at him but I don't want him going to jail either.
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Perjury committed?
You should contact your brother directly. If he is not responsive to you, consult with an attorney. Sometimes people realize the gravity of their mistakes when they are explained by an attorney. Please be advised that by doing nothing, you may be giving up any right you have in your late brother's estate.
Re: Perjury committed?
under the circumstances and goals you highlight here, you may want to retain an attorney ASAP, since time is of the essence, to speak with your brother prior to close of escrow, letting him know the legal consequences of his actions if he continues to move forward in this "wrongful" manner. This may grab his attention very quickly and prevent him from going this route, and without the necessity of a court injunction or damages award. If you would like such, affordable assistance in this matter, contact us directly.
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