Hi all.
This might be a stupid question so please be kind.
A close family member has sadly passed, of which I am the only next of kin and am the only beneficiary.
This family member has some assets including shares, however they are speculative shares which are junk and they keep dropping. I do some investing myself so I am not guessing just because they have dropped - they are truly junk.
Thing is, because I was so close to this person I have access to their phone and accounts so would technically be able to sell them for cash into his broker platform. I would have no intention of taking money out until probate takes its’ course, I just fear that if I wait these things will really be worthless so would rather liquidate ASAP if possible.
My guess is this may be illegal and I shouldn’t do it, and I wouldn’t if that’s the advice. But I thought I would check here. Any input would be helpful.