The Attorney General brought a motion under the Civil Remedies Act to approve a settlement with the mother of the deceased, whose estate's assets were subject to civil forfeiture proceedings as alleged proceeds of crime.
The mother claimed she had advanced funds to her son to renovate his property and held a promissory note.
The estate trustee opposed the settlement, questioning the legitimacy of the mother's claim.
The court approved the settlement, finding the mother was a legitimate owner and the Attorney General acted reasonably in recognizing her claim, ordering $120,000 paid out of the preserved funds.
