Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Georgia

My grandmother (born in Trinidad) died approximately 15 years ago. She left behind 9 children of which 6 remain. My grandmother left behind a rather large home in Trinidad.

I'm not sure of the process used, but my aunt (who resides in the home) is claiming that she is the only remaining child (although again, 5 other siblings are alive). Her claim has been posted in the Trinidad Newspaper (the express) and we are being told that the remaining children have either 21 or 28 days to attest that claim otherwise my aunt will be the sole owner of the property.

At least 2 of the remaining children have been consistently sending money to Trinidad over the years to maintain the home. They would like to attest the claim that my aunt has made. How can they go about disputing the claim from the U.S.?

Thanks


Asked on 2/22/13, 7:14 am

3 Answers from Attorneys
Scott Riddle Law Office of Scott B. Riddle, LLC

You are asking Georgia lawyers about a legal action in Trinidad. You need to be contacting lawyers there instead.

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Answered on 2/22/13, 7:17 am
Glen Ashman Ashman Law Office also dba Glen Ashman Attorney

You need to retain a lawyer in Trinidad immediately.

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Answered on 2/22/13, 7:18 am
Rachel Hunter

They can't. Trinidad is a different country - if the home is in Trinidad, then the heirs need to contact a probate or real estate attorney in Trinidad to find out the Trinidadian law. Claims can be sent via mail, but they may have to be mailed or sent in time so as to be received by the deadline. However, nobody here will know for sure as no US can advise unless the attorney is licensed to practice law in Trinidad.

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Answered on 2/22/13, 11:54 am


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