My wife’s sister is hiding inheritance money.
My wife’s mother passed in February this year and after spending two month at home to assist her father, my wife has found that a substantial amount of money has been hidden by her sister. This morning, my wife departed for Japan to finalise everything but is somewhat unsure of her next moves. From what I have been able to read, with no will made by the deceased, the heirs(in this case) are to share equally.
So, but how does one recover this inheritance when the sibling will not follow through?
Can police be involved(I understand it is a civil matter)?
What other options would be open to her in this regard.
I have no understanding of what can be done and can only help her by asking others. Appreciate any options given, thanks.
*I am not seeking any professional advice.