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How do I get my brother to stop stealing my inheritance?

Author

John Hall

Updated on March 16, 2026

You should consider a trust litigation attorney the moment you suspect a brother or sister is stealing your inheritance or assets from the estate. Often a trust attorney can quickly begin communications with the suspected sibling and/or their attorney, and resolve the theft quickly.

Can I transfer house to my brother?

It is possible to transfer the ownership of a property to a family member as a gift, meaning no money exchanges hands. This differs to a Transfer of Equity, where the owner remains on the title and simply adds someone else to it.

What to do if your brother steals from you?

Confront her. Tell her you know she stole from you and you want the items back, or she needs to replace them for you. If she refuses, talk to her parents or legal guardians and ask them for help retrieving your items. If all else fails, call the police.

Why did my mother add my brother to her bank account?

If she added him only as a convenience to help her pay bills, without intending he was to keep anything left, then you may ha ve a case. Unfortunately, unless she signed a writing to that effect, or your brother openly admits that was the arrangement, proving it will be next to impossible.

Is it legal for my brother to have a bank account?

Mother is deceased and my brother name is on account, but only 5 months before mother’s death, is it still legal and is there a law that speak against it? * This will flag comments for moderators to take action. From the bank perspective, it is a contract and brother is entitled to the money.

Who is entitled to my mother’s bank account?

As long as your mother was legally competent and was not coerced when she added your brother’s name to the account, the designation of your brother will hold up and he is the only one entitled to the account. * This will flag comments for moderators to take action. There is a legal presumption that he gets the account.

Where does the land go in a trust deed?

The land is placed in my brothers name but I did a security policy for myself (Trust Deed) which clearly states that at any point in time upon request the land has to be transferred back to me. I also placed a Caveat to prevent the property from being sold without my knowledge.