How fraud involving deeds, probate court is impacting families across the country
Published: Nov. 13, 2024 at 10:30 AM CST|Updated: Jun. 3, 2025 at 10:20 AM CDT
(InvestigateTV) — Losing your home to thieves might be easier than you think thanks to outdated laws and states nationwide.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.
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