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death/property/legal rights to

my father passed 8/21/08 just found out 1 day ago.his sister took flight down,stripped his apt clean and left his body at the coriners for 9 days unclaimed and stated no heirs.unfortunate there are 3 heirs of children and we are upset now this has been done.also credit cards bank access etc.. missing. he was in florida,sister in illinois,im in texas. i took care of his remains but wish to have some right to his personal effects. any recourse? this lady is white trash and trouble,left her brother for potters field if i hadnt found out of his death.i dont even know if there is a will since she took everything and to date has never contacted us.is there anything we can do?


Asked on 9/02/08, 2:46 pm

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James Grissom Law Office of James P. Grissom

Re: death/property/legal rights to

You would have to do it in FL. You could still probably petition for an administration of his estate and obtain an order for the return of all of his things. But its going to cost you some money. Hope it's worth it. Good Luck.

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Answered on 9/02/08, 3:00 pm


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