theft of inheritance

[casalunga]

My mother died abroad and left an Italian will. My siblings obtained a Letter of Authorisation to divide her UK money between us according to the terms of her Italian will. Today I discovered that they cleaned out and closed Mum's bank account over a month ago.... What procedure should I follow given their misappropriation of the funds? Go to the police and report the theft? Wait some weeks in case they *are* intending to respect the apportioning? Does civil or criminal law apply?

[puternut]

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[factor-fiction]

Are there any named exexutors?
Maybe they are first paying off any bills- funeral expenses, credit card debts and will then share out the rest. Have you spoken to them?
Is the amount substantial? If so and you are sure you have been ripped off then I would get a solicitor