Contesting Will And Bonds

Summary

If you believe a will was changed under undue influence, its important to consult an attorney to explore contesting the will and power of attorney changes. Since you lost paperwork in a fire, check with the bank and the Treasury Department for electronic records of the bonds. Legal advice is crucial in navigating estate disputes and ensuring your rights are protected.

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My aunt passed away around 10 years ago. Before her death, she had purchased some bonds in my name and was leaving me everything when she passed. She made me power of attorney over her estate, she lived in Indiana and I in Alabama. Later my aunt was diagnosed with dementia. After her diagnosis my brother and his wife, took my aunt to her attorney and changed her will and her power of attorney to him and his wife. I got nothing when she passed I got nothing, and she had a great bit of money, stocks, bonds, savings...etc. well I had my paper bonds my aunt purchased in my name so I went to the bank in Indiana to cash them in and they told me there was no record of these. What can I do
Hi ****! I'm sorry to hear about your situation. To help you better, I have a few questions:
- Do you have any documentation or proof that the bonds were purchased in your name?
- Have you consulted with an attorney about contesting the will or the power of attorney changes?
No my home burnt 2 years ago and I lost all the paperwork I had
I'm really sorry to hear that, ****. Since you lost the paperwork, you might want to:
- Check with the bank in Indiana for any electronic records.
- Contact the Treasury Department to trace the bonds.
- Consult with an attorney about contesting the will and power of attorney changes.
Would you like assistance connecting with a local attorney?