2014 Vermont Statutes
Title 14 - Decedents' Estates and Fiduciary Relations
Chapter 73 - PROCEEDINGS FOR RECOVERY OF PROPERTY EMBEZZLED AND FRAUDULENTLY CONVEYED
§ 1553 Forfeiture by person embezzling before letters issued
§ 1553. Forfeiture by person embezzling before letters issued
If a person embezzles or alienates any of the moneys, goods, chattels or effects of a decedent before the granting of letters testamentary or of administration on his estate, such person shall be liable to an action in favor of the executor or administrator of such estate for double the value of the property so embezzled or alienated, to be recovered for the benefit of such estate.
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