[HairOfTheDog]

I wonder when they were taken to be reset and why Scott or his parents think that they have the "right" to anything that was given to her by her grandmother?

Because normally if there is no will, the spouse is the first benificiary, if there is no spouse, then parents. It all belongs to Scott at this point. Anything he chooses to give them is optional.... He should, but he doesn't have to.

What I don't know is whether legally that changes when/if he is convicted. I imagine it will, if the Rochas are into contesting it.

[Howlin]

She was given those diamonds by her grandmother; they belong to HER. And in most states the wedding rings belong to the bride.

[MissL]

I am not sure but I do believe that Scott cannot "profit" from his crime....so all is in limbo unless there is a will. So at this point no one has the right to anything unless there was a will.
Another thing that is not clear is "personal" not real property, that seems to be nebulous in all cases and should go to the "family", that would include the diaries and journals. One more thing that is not clear is that if Laci's family purchased the items taken and have proof...were they a gift a loan....once again a gray area. I am wondering if there was a will. And am wondering why Scott's attorney is not telling him and his family to play the hand better.

[texasbluebell]

What I don't know is whether legally that changes when/if he is convicted.

It does change if he's convicted, according to several posts I've read. He inherits nothing from the estate, and cannot profit in any way from it. It all goes to her family.