Interesting story about these mythical inheritances and a vivid portrait of the unscrupulous lawyer taking advantage of these poor people's gullibility and desperation.
https://www.bloomberg.com/features/2019-dominican-gold-treasure-hunt/?srnd=businessweek-v2
https://www.bloomberg.com/features/2019-dominican-gold-treasure-hunt/?srnd=businessweek-v2