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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I’d show up at her house with your photos (unannounced) and compare directly against her collection. I doubt she sold it—reselling jewelry is difficult. [/quote]

... with the police. And the FIL. To retrieve his property.[/quote]

You’re quoting me. [b]I’m a lawyer[/b]. The police are not going to tag along with this. Police don’t really GAF about familial squabbles.

Everyone else yammering about civil suits and criminal charges are similarly off their rockers. Being legally right isn’t nearly as helpful as people think. Catching her off guard is your best hope. [/quote]

Maybe you're a lawyer and maybe you're not.  You don't sound like a lawyer.  Of course the cops don't care about family squabbles.  This is not about a family squabble, it's about a theft worth tens of thousands in value.  If the statute of limitations has not run out, OP's DH/FIL have a full right to report the theft.  I would suggest OP's DH/FIL discuss this with your local police department, with an emphasis on the circumstances involving an elderly man.  However, I would suggest FIL be kept out of it as much as possible because it will distress him.[/quote]

NP. It's a civil matter. She asked and was given permission. FIL later had regret. [/quote]

Definitely a he said/she said.  If the FIL offered, and then stood there and watched her take the jewelry and said nothing, it's difficult to prove theft. The best bet would probably be if you could prove the FIL wasn't fully competent and allege elder abuse.  Some states have separate elder abuse statutes.

If you really want to pursue it, I'd go down the path of offering to come to her house with the inventory and match the pieces. I wouldn't just show up and barge in and start rummaging around in her house -- you could get charged with trespass/theft.  If she refuses, then consult with a lawyer who could write a demand letter.  [/quote]

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