Legal Question in Criminal Law in New Jersey

Estate Power of Attorney

My sister obtained POA for herself and without disclosure to handle our father's financial affairs following a near fatal car accident. Our father suffered from Alzheimers and subsequently died early last year.

I am executor. Recently I grew suspicious over reports I heard from our 3 other siblings and obtained bank records. I have determined that in 2005 there are over $80,000 in questionable checks written to just cash ($50,000), my sister's daughter's fashion school ($17,800.00) and the rest are obvious forged checks or signatures not even close to either my sister or my Dad (who was confirmed comatose during the signatures). There are even checks written after Dad's death which I have been told is direct violation.

The estate attorney has downplayed this situation and fears mostly that newly formed LLC and estate probate is at risk and is of primary concern. Since I see blatant evidence of misappropriation, forgery and even money laundering, I feel this should be reported to proper authorities as the crime it is. I'm als a CPA as well as my duties as executor.

I'd like a clear cut logical course of action from a lawyer uninvolved in this case. I'd also want to hear that I can hire and pay for such advice separately.

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