Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in North Carolina

You don't ask a sensible question. No attorney is going to answer you without first reviewing the language in the trust and the documents allegedly signed by the relatives. Obviously, if the trust owns the property and someone who is not a trustee falsely signed documents, then a forgery has occurred and criminal charges can be filed. It is impossible to know what the penalties will be as they will vary depending on if its a felony or misdemeanor and its grade (there are different classes with some being more severe than others). Also, prior criminal history would factor in to any punishment. Such a question should be directed at criminal law attorneys who are better versed in the criminal laws. It would not take a very imaginative prosecutor to dream up more potential crimes besides forgery but it would depend on the exact circumstances.

Since a lawsuit has been filed, I suggest you speak with attorney handling the case for the trustee and other beneficiaries if you are one of the beneficiaries as he/she will be most familiar with the facts.