Technically those people stole from the estate and the executor would be within his or her rights to bring charges against them.  If he or she wishes to handle it differently, he or she should consult with the attorney for the estate, who can advise him or her here as well.  If all beneficiaries are in agreement as to handling things civilly - and it appears from your question that you seem to be relatively calm about it all - then I would suggest that the fastest way to resolve the matter would be best.  That is a determination, though, that the executor and the attorney will have to make.  Good luck.