Going through dead uncles attic found coins

Coinchemistry 2012 · Mar 11, 2015

shaner said: ↑

The aunt and uncle didn't have any blood children, they adopted. When the house was to be sold everyone was to grab what they wanted.

I was told I could look through and take/have what was left. Which is what my wife and I did. She is his blood.

Having been sort of raised in a car resto shop, local hangout, and going to swap meets...I'm a bit of a snoop, raise floor boards etc...I didn't find anything under loose floorboards, but no one cared to look in the small boxes or simply brushed aside the non interesting looking boxes instead of looking in them.

We didn't steal anything, my brother in law took many things, so did the aunts, sister, etc...

They didn't want them then...hell, most of the attic was untouched.

If you were in a relatives attic, told to take what you want, and there were boxes still taped shut, or things wrapped in cloth...wouldn't you look in them before leaving?

My wife and I were the last ones to look.

If they do come out of the woodwork, are they going to split what they got with my wife?
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afantiques said: ↑

Given the American propensity to litigation, the situation looks tricky. If it comes out that you found something worthwhile, all those verbal agreements like 'help yourself to what's left' are liable to be forgotten in the greed of the moment. If there was a will and the terms of it left the house contents to the adopted children, they would be in a good position to dispute your possession of anything you found. In the case of intestacy, the children would still be in a strong position.
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I advise the OP to consult with an attorney. Most states (read as every one that I am aware of) will treat an adopted child the same as a biological child for purposes of intestate succession statutes. In other words, it might not matter whether his "blood" relatives are on board with you taking the items or not if the adopted child is the sole heir at law. It might not be theirs to give away. And if there is a will, then obviously that would apply. Who is the administrator or executor of the estate? That is the person you need to speak with and to confirm it with the adopted children. Get everything in writing.

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shaner · Mar 11, 2015

Coinchemistry 2012 said: ↑

I advise the OP to consult with an attorney. Most states (read as every one that I am aware of) will treat an adopted child the same as a biological child for purposes of intestate succession statutes. In other words, it might not matter whether his "blood" relatives are on board with you taking the items or not if the adopted child is the sole heir at law. It might not be theirs to give away. And if there is a will, then obviously that would apply. Who is the administrator or executor of the estate? That is the person you need to speak with and to confirm it with the adopted children. Get everything in writing.
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Enough time has passed and they wouldn't care regardless.

I'm good.

shaner · Mar 11, 2015

OldGoldGuy said: ↑

The die cracks around, and through the date, are mesmerizing.
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Did you notice the same coin on eBay?
It has the same cracks.

Coinchemistry 2012 · Mar 11, 2015

shaner said: ↑

Enough time has passed and they wouldn't care regardless.

I'm good.
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OK, but be aware that the statute of limitations on estate matters is often longer than it is for other matters. In my state, it is 10 years.

desertgem · Mar 11, 2015

This is probably not your case, but I know of people who did not notify the legal system of the valuable assets after a death to 'avoid payment' against claims or taxes. When this was challenged by a family member, it became a very bad situation. You an retain a lawyer and find our your rights and risks, which is also my recommendation. The laws can vary from state.

shaner · Mar 28, 2015

Soooo...we went to the coin show on Thursday!

Pcgs graded our coin!

More to come!

Tom B · Mar 28, 2015

I was able to view the coin in-hand and speak at length with shaner at the show, but will not post any details until shaner has shared more information.

green18 · Mar 28, 2015

Drum Roll Please...........

silentnviolent · Mar 28, 2015

I'm waiting!

Jwt708 · Mar 28, 2015

Ditto

C-B-D · Mar 28, 2015

AU53 is my guess

kSigSteve · Mar 28, 2015

I have followed this since day one and can't wait for the results.

Coinchemistry 2012 · Mar 28, 2015

EF45 shot AU50

kSigSteve · Mar 28, 2015

AU-55

Wheatmaster101 · Mar 28, 2015

AU-53

kazuma78 · Mar 29, 2015

The suspense is killing me!!!

BigTee44 · Apr 1, 2015

How long you going to make us wait?!?!?

jwitten · Apr 1, 2015

Just now seeing this... can't wait for the outcome!

shaner · Apr 1, 2015

Well as luck would have it...

I posted a reply but didn't log in, it said it might not show up and I should log in so I did...so where is it?

green18 · Apr 1, 2015

What the devil does that mean?

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