Legal Question in Family Law in Utah

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Mom got colon cancer, I took care of her for 21/2yrs in sister home. mom left no will only instructions on what to do when she died. Mom died Friday. Sister is upset and threatening legal action cause I cleaned out moms room without sisters permission. Most of what mom had she & I took care of while she was alive only a few clothes,pic, books, bedding remained. Saturday with sis present I finished room as mom wanted. mom to be buried in NM next to her dad. I was to see to cremation and give sis ashes to take. She upset cause man at funeral home said he could only give ashes to me cause I asked him to. Tried to resolve issue w/ sis but what leg do I have to stand on? Also taking care of mom's last financial things like bills, sending back checks and closing bank account. In 2006 mom gave me $23000 from sale of her home, $1000 to brother and $3000 to my son. nothing to sister. Mom had me write checks on her behalf and during this last week gave me another $4800 4 days before she died.. But I wrote the checks for this with her permission, but mom is not here to verify. Can sister bring charges against me?


Asked on 9/02/08, 12:55 am

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Alvin Lundgren Alvin R. Lundgren, L.C.

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This site is for general legal questions. Your issue involves a lot of facts. You need to see an attorney.

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Answered on 9/02/08, 10:37 am
Edward Stone The Stone Law Firm

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My recommendation would be to submit the case to a supervised probate to head off any potential claims of undue influence and also to bring some order to an otherwise confusing situation. You need to be appointed as the persoanl representative and then follow the notice requirements and other statutory requirements.

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Answered on 9/02/08, 1:17 pm


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