Standing Your Ground Against Inheritance Hijackers

Inheritance hijacking, or inheritance theft, occurs when someone unlawfully interferes with your right to inherit assets from a loved one. This can happen through undue influence, coercion, manipulation of legal documents like wills, financial misconduct on the part of trustees or executors, or even outright theft. It’s a deeply distressing form of betrayal that not only affects your financial stability but also your emotional well-being.

At Burandt, Adamski, Feichthaler & Sanchez, PLLC, we help victims of inheritance theft recover what’s rightfully theirs. Our attorneys have handled more than 1,000 inheritance theft disputes, mostly among family members. We understand – and have seen firsthand – how inheritance disputes tear families apart like no other family rift. We handle these cases with sensitivity while diligently pursuing effective avenues to right the wrongs that have occurred.

How To Deal With Inheritance Theft

If you suspect that your inheritance rights are being threatened or compromised, it’s crucial to act swiftly and decisively. Here are some steps you can take:

• Document everything: Keep records of all relevant communications and documents. These can play a key role in proving your case.
• Seek Legal Advice: Contact an attorney who understands Florida’s inheritance laws. Our lawyers can provide accurate guidance based on extensive experience and in-depth knowledge of probate and estate law.
• File a police report: If theft is involved, filing a police report can initiate criminal proceedings and serve as objective documentation.
• Initiate legal action: A lawsuit may be necessary to recover your inheritance. Our attorneys can advise you on whether and when this is an appropriate step.

In Florida, legal actions might include contesting a will or filing a suit for restitution. Our attorneys are well-versed in the state-specific laws that apply in these situations. With our comprehensive approach, we aim to provide peace of mind and ensure that justice is served.

We Wrote The Book On Preventing Inheritance Theft

We saw an urgent need to educate our clients to the dangers of inheritance theft before it occurs in hope of avoiding the theft and saving the family. This effort was so well-received, it soon grew into a book to serve the general public. Called “Inheritance Hijackers: Who Wants to Steal Your Inheritance and How to Protect It,” the book covers:

• Who steals inheritances
• Why, when and how inheritances are stolen
• Why we are all potential victims
• How to protect yourself

Partner Robert C. Adamski authored the book, and it’s widely available on Amazon and other retailers.