What happens if someone,who borrowed personal property from you, leaves it in their Will to someone else?

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My former boyfriend died. Before he died (not knowing he had cancer) I contacted him to get a painting back that I lent him. He responded via email that he would gladly return it but that he was in hospice but he would try to get to storage to get the painting and send to me. He said give him a week and he would let me know progress. Then he died. I contacted the family and sent the email and they said the art was willed to one of the sisters. I contacted her and she will not respond. What recourse do I have to get the painting back. I have a copy of the email.

Asked 11/21/2009 under Wills, Trusts, Probate | 379 View(s) | More Legal Topics