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Joseph Perna, in collaboration with his brother Matthew Perna, allegedly forged their father’s last will and testament, unlawfully claiming his entire estate. May justice be served for Gerald.
Timeline 2017 - Present Day
2016 - April 2017
April 26, 2017
April 27, 2017
April 29, 2017
May 3, 2017
May 22, 2017
June 1, 2017 (Estimated)
July 14, 2017
October 11, 2017
March 13, 2018
November 14, 2018
Gerald Primer is undergoing treatment for cancer. Michael, Matthew & Joseph all work at their dad’s office building in Brooklyn for his company Primer Construction. Youngest brother Emilio is 8 years old and lives in a house in Queens with his mother.
The Fraudulent Last Will and Testament of Gerald Primer aka James Perna is created on LawDepot.com with son Joseph Perna’s personal email and credit card in collaboration with Matthew Perna. Witnesses are alleged personal friends of Joseph Perna: Samuel Martins, Kevin Kleinbub and Ari Weiss. Along with the notary Sean Clancy. Fraudulent Will of Gerald Primer
Gerald Primer aka James Perna passes away.
Just 1 day after the fake last will is created, in what would appear to be a very strangely timed coincidence - Gerald Primer vomits blue and dies minutes later in Michael’s arms. Death Certificate
At the time of his death Gerald Primer aka James Perna has an estimated net worth over $10,000,000 in assets, property, classic cars, tools, equipment and business.
Sileena Perna posts this photo to Instagram of herself and her husband Matthew two days after Gerald Primer aka James Perna's death.
Gerald Primer’s Funeral Service 9:30am at St. Francis de Paola in Brooklyn. Emilio Perna, Gerald’s youngest son is not invited to the funeral. Gerald is buried at St. Isidore Cemetery Long Island
The Fraudulent Last Will and Testament of Gerald Primer is edited on LawDepot.com
The fraudulent will bequeaths the entire estate to Joseph and Matthew, cutting out 2 of Gerald’s sons Michael & Emilio.
Michael Perna & Minor Brother Emilio receive Fraudulent Last Will and Testament of Gerald Primer aka James Perna.
Michael seeks legal advice.
Emilio is given an attorney by NY State as he is a minor at 8 years old.
Joseph fraudulently sells to himself and Matthew Perna the house that minor brother Emilio (youngest son of Gerald Primer) and his mother reside in Middle Village Queens. The building is owned by a family friend.
Brothers Joseph and Matthew Perna are deposed, along with witnesses and alleged personal friends of Joseph Perna’s: Samuel Martins, Kevin Kleinbub and Ari Weiss.
Joseph Perna names himself the Chief Executive Officer of Primer Construction. The company and its assets are technically owned by the Gerald Primer Estate.
Joseph & Matthew Perna sell the property (where their 8 year old brother was living) in Middle Village Queens to an unsuspecting buyer for $720,000. The proceeds of this house are still in the possession of Joseph and Matthew - the rightful owner of the house was a family friend of the late Gerald Primer and his ex-wife.
Mortgage fraud. Matthew Perna signed as President of Primer Construction Corp. and Joseph Perna signed as President of Goldwater and Co Inc. in order to obtain a mortgage/loan on 180 Maspeth Avenue. Joseph and Matthew named themselves as Presidents. These companies belong to the Gerald Primer Estate.
September 14, 2018
Through a subpoena and affidavit of Lawdepot.com we learn that the fraudulent will was downloaded on April 26, 2017 and edited on May 22, 2017 by Joseph Perna. Gerald Primer died April 27, 2017. Subpoena & Affidavit Document
January 16, 2019
Joseph Perna sells Gerald Primer’s office building 180 Maspeth Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11211 for $4.55M. Joseph is not and has never been an executor of the estate. This property belongs to the estate. Matthew was allegedly present at the sale but did not sign the deed.
September 23, 2020
December 14, 2017
Caitlyn and Joseph Perna at The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Michael receives his last paycheck from Primer Construction. Michael witnesses Matthew forge Gerald Primer's signature on the check.
June 19, 2017
Joseph & Matthew Perna sell 2 buildings belonging to the Gerald Primer Estate 116-118 East 31st for $4,750,000
Matthew's name is listed as the seller on public documents, but Joseph signs as the seller on the deed. Joseph has no authority to sell assets belonging to the Gerald Primer Estate. Both the proceeds of the sale and the rental income (estimated gross $2M from 2017-2021 are in possession of Matthew and Joseph Perna).
April 7, 2021
The notary Sean Clancy (fraudulent will and co-executorship and Queens deed) is investigated by the New York State Licensing Division. Sean Clancy states that he did not notarize any documents in relation to the Gerald Primer Estate and left his notary stamp at the Primer Construction Office. He surrenders his notary license in lieu of proceeding to an administrative hearing. NY Investigation Closeout Letter
February 20, 2026