As reported by DNAinfo in an article titled “Owner of Brooklyn Hardware Store Hid Tens of Millions of Dollars, son says,” the son petitioned the court two years ago to take over administration of the estate. The son believes his father hid money all over the world using false names and social security numbers.
However, two years of searching has not produced any results.
This particular family struggle with an estate might have been unavoidable since it appears that Kronenberg did not get along with his children. Normally, the key to avoiding a family feud over an estate is open communication and that may not have been possible here.
It is smart to engage the services of an experienced estate planning attorney early in the planning process. He or she can help you navigate these treacherous waters.
