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    Oct 22, 2008, 07:27 PM
    Foreign inharitance
    Could anyone please outline the process of receiving the inheritance from a foreign country? What are the steps and requirements?
    I waas told that I am next in kin to a large fund of deceased owner, a relative who lived in Asia. I was contacted by the deceased's attorney and was told that I need apply for their legal approval before approaching the bank. Is that something sounding as a true?

    And how I can check this attorney's credentials knowing his full name?

    Many thanks in advance

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    Oct 22, 2008, 07:33 PM

    What country?
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    Oct 22, 2008, 07:37 PM

    Singapore
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    Oct 22, 2008, 07:46 PM

    Best to go to singapore yourself, hire a lawyer that is based there, let the 2 lawyers talk and be accompanied by a trusted relative
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    Oct 22, 2008, 07:53 PM

    Could anyone contribute more non-expensive way of getting info? Many thanks
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    Oct 22, 2008, 08:17 PM


    I just hope what you are asking is not just about some e-mail you got.

    Ur question is like asking online if your are pregnant, of course everyone will just tell you to visit a doctor.

    Even before buying a property it is still best to hire a lawyer first and make it right at the very start than hire one if there's already a problem... and leash out moooooore funds because its irreparable.
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    Oct 22, 2008, 08:33 PM
    Thank you, but I am looking for info that I do not already know.
    Perhaps you could direct your wise elsewhere but not this topic. Appreciate your input
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    Oct 23, 2008, 05:33 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by elenall08 View Post
    I was contacted by the deceased's attorney and was told that I need apply for their legal approval before approaching the bank. Is that something sounding as a true?
    Hello e:

    I'm not an expert on inheritance... But, I AM an expert on scams, and this sounds like one. If you're in line to receive an inheritance, I wouldn't think you'd have to apply for ANYTHING.

    One clue into a scam, is if the attorney or whomever is asking you to send them money FIRST, or if they're going to send a check and want you to cash it and send them money.

    If it's legit, you RECEIVE money - you don't SEND it.

    You can hire a lawyer to represent you, and I would.

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    Oct 23, 2008, 06:02 AM

    Thanks
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