In a coastal town, heirs reclaim assets once held by a deceased relative
In a case that unfolded along the Sagunto coast, the heirs of a 98-year-old woman successfully recovered a substantial estate valued at €600,000. The assets included real estate, jewelry, and cash that had been mismanaged and, in some cases, improperly collected by a caregiver who did not inform the family of the woman’s death. The situation came to light during a routine check by local authorities and coastal neighborhood observers, who notified the Sagunt City Council after noticing the elder person had passed away months earlier and that the caregiver had not reached out to the family. The discovery sparked a formal inquiry into the caregiver’s conduct and the handling of the decedent’s property. Marked citations describe the sequence of events and the legal steps that followed, as reported by local authorities and the city’s administrative records. [attribution: Sagunt City Council]
The investigation highlighted a breach of duty by the caregiver, who severed the professional relationship with the decedent and may have exploited the estate. The concern extended beyond unpaid wages to potential misappropriation of the decedent’s assets, creating a complex dispute over rightful ownership. The case drew attention to how caregiving arrangements can intersect with financial control, underscoring the need for transparent handoffs and proper notification to relatives or legal heirs. [attribution: Sagunt City Council]
Neighbors report concerns and trigger official action
Several beachgoers and residents began sharing information with authorities, which led to a formal assessment of the situation. The Sagunt Guard Court was notified, and investigators pooled together relevant documents and testimony to establish a clear timeline of events. The caregiver, then aged 55, admitted to relatives that she had not communicated details or status updates, a denial that prompted further verification. The Coast Police submitted the proceedings to the courts, resulting in a legal determination that awarded €600,000 to the decedent’s legitimate heirs. The allocation included real estate, jewelry, and funds that had been improperly accessed or withheld. After a year of administrative work and negotiations, the heirs obtained control over the assets. [attribution: Sagunt City Council]
Family gratitude for diligent enforcement
That same week, the relatives publicly expressed gratitude for the authorities’ diligence and care. They noted that the intervention enabled the identification of four separate properties, valuable jewelry, and other charges that had been improperly incurred. The end result restored financial control to the rightful heirs and ensured that related banking information could be used to complete all necessary procedures. The local police and seaside service highlighted how this case exemplifies the Beach Proximity Service, a program valued for strengthening interaction among residents, the police, and other municipal agents. The system, designed to support swift communication on the beaches, played a pivotal role in resolving the matter. [attribution: Sagunt City Council]
The case illustrates how close collaboration between residents, caregiver oversight, and municipal law enforcement can uncover and rectify injustices that might otherwise go unchecked. It also reinforces public confidence in a service model that prioritizes quick, direct communication at the coastline, making it easier to identify issues and protect vulnerable individuals. [attribution: Sagunt City Council]