Hello
My separated husband passed away last year.
He worked for the US firm, and he retired in 2018.
Before his retirement we co-signed the payment arrangement of his pension payment and it legally requires my agreement to change or withdraw the funds. Additionally I am the beneficiary, and in case of my passing, it goes to my daughter.
His executor of will is his brother and his lawyer; they are Australia based. Without my knowledge they contacted the pension fund administrator and withdrew the funds, advising that he was not married, so as the funds can be withdrawn and distributed to his live in partner and her 2kids in Philippines , and my daughter. When I inquired the lawyer how this happened and who told the fund administrator that he was not married, but he does not respond to me. Do I need a lawyer to find out how this fraudulent transaction was accomplished?
Thank you in advance.
My separated husband passed away last year.
He worked for the US firm, and he retired in 2018.
Before his retirement we co-signed the payment arrangement of his pension payment and it legally requires my agreement to change or withdraw the funds. Additionally I am the beneficiary, and in case of my passing, it goes to my daughter.
His executor of will is his brother and his lawyer; they are Australia based. Without my knowledge they contacted the pension fund administrator and withdrew the funds, advising that he was not married, so as the funds can be withdrawn and distributed to his live in partner and her 2kids in Philippines , and my daughter. When I inquired the lawyer how this happened and who told the fund administrator that he was not married, but he does not respond to me. Do I need a lawyer to find out how this fraudulent transaction was accomplished?
Thank you in advance.
