Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Pennsylvania

20K Worth of Stock Willed to me CASHED by POA/Executor ! HELP

My UNCLE passed leaving by Brother as POA and Executor of his estate. I was willed the stock valued at over 20,000.00. PRIOR to uncles Death, Brother (POA) Cashed it in stating uncled needed it to pay for his care..Uncle told me not to worry as it was in the will, it would go to me. WELL.. needless to say, when I asked about it after death.. brothers response was.. ''there is no stock. It was cashed a month before he died'' I heard though that the money was frozen for a time, in his account after the death so to me that says it was still tied up in the estate somehow. Do I have ANY recourse at all? Or because the will stated ''STOCK'' was to go to me.. and of course its not there now.. am I sorry out of luck? Please help.....


Asked on 10/20/04, 9:01 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Mark Johns Mark Johns, Esquire

Re: 20K Worth of Stock Willed to me CASHED by POA/Executor ! HELP

If there was a legitimate need for the money the value of the stock represented you may be out of luck. A lawyer can help you determine your rights. I offer free consultations.

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Answered on 10/21/04, 7:29 am
Michael Kuldiner Law Offices of Michael Kuldiner, P.C.

Re: 20K Worth of Stock Willed to me CASHED by POA/Executor ! HELP

You could contest the will and see what the court has to say about the situation. It seems that the person who had the POA may have writted you out of the will purposely by selling stock. However, you need to consult an attorney.

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Answered on 10/21/04, 8:38 am


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