Although inheritance disputes are common there is little written on this fascinating subject. This book is the first thorough analysis of why inheritances

are stolen, who the victims and the thieves are, and long-term consequences

of inheritance theft. 

There are two parts to this book.

Part one, comprised of chapters 1 through 7, explains in plain English the laws governing inheritances, why and how a hijacking is accomplished, the psychology motivating the hijacker and the victims, and how you can protect yourself.  The subject matter progresses from the simple to the complex.

Chapter 1 is a walk inside the world of inheritance theft.

Chapter 2 is a primer on estate planning, which explains the basic laws and how assets are transferred through inheritance.

Chapter 3 discusses the many possible victims of a hijacking and how many of them make themselves attractive targets for the hijacker.

Chapters 4 and 5 outline inheritance laws and the legitimate ways a victim can recover their hijacked inheritance under the law.

Chapter 6 lays out the anatomy of an inheritance suit from start to finish, giving the reader an idea of what victims face when recovering a hijacked inheritance.

Chapter 7 summarizes the information in the earlier chapters and discusses how you can protect yourself from inheritance theft.

After reading part 1, the reader will have a practical working knowledge of

inheritance law, how and why inheritances are hijacked, and how the victims

can right the wrong. This working knowledge is the first step to truly understanding the subject.

Part two contains eight case studies illustrating how the working knowledge

in part 1 is applied in real-life situations. These case studies are based on actual hijackings and resolutions. While entertaining, the case studies educate the reader on some of the many different ways inheritances are actually hijacked and how the law treats those different situations. The reader will see themselves and others within the characters in some of these stories, either as victim or potential hijacker. While the names, places, and other details of the cases have been changed to save the parties from embarrassment, the underlying facts are real. These cases are happening somewhere as you read this and will happen again in the future. For better or worse, these case studies are timeless because they are rooted in human nature, which will never change.

This format—first explaining the law, and then demonstrating and analyzing

the law as applied in actual cases, is how lawyers are trained in law school.

At the conclusion of this book, the reader will have a sound understanding of

how, when, and where a hijacking can occur.

Understanding and defining the legal terms in this book is important to

understanding the material. Consult the Glossary at the end of the book for

definitions as you read. Armed with knowledge and understanding, the reader

can safeguard their inheritance as well as anyone can. Happy reading, and good luck with your own inheritance, whether you are giving or receiving.