How fraud involving deeds, probate court is impacting families across the country

Someone claiming to be a dead man's son got access to all of his estate without even the slightest hint of identification.
Published: Nov. 13, 2024 at 10:30 AM CST|Updated: Jun. 3, 2025 at 10:20 AM CDT
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(InvestigateTV) — Losing your home to thieves might be easier than you think thanks to outdated laws and states nationwide.

It’s a type of fraud known as deed theft.

One family in the Atlanta area says they lost more than their home when a man claiming to be a family member got his hands on their inheritance and the ashes of their late uncle.

Investigative Reporter Ciara Cummings has the full story.