My grandmother does not have a will and never made one out because she raised me as her own daughter and it was understood that I would inherit her furniture and heirlooms (We live in an apartment, so there's not very much, only a nice bedroom set and dining room.) I am 20 years old and have taken care of her the last several years without any support from my almost non-existent mother. Recently my grandmother has developed symptoms of Alzheimer's. I do not know how much time she has before she has no mind of her own. My mother has just expressed interest in my grandmother's belongs, things my grandmother has already given to me (like paintings) that just happen to still be in her apartment because I live with her.
If my grandmother dies, or has to go into a nursing home, is there any law that can stop my mother from just coming in and taking all the furniture (like I said, there's not that much, and it's of sentimental value, not neccesarily financial) , paintings, and even my personal family photos and heirlooms that my grandmother gave me as a child?
It's not that I'm being selfish by not offering to give my mother anything. It's just that there isn't much here to give. It's all stuff that I'm going to need for my apartment. Plus, I don't see why my mother should be entitled to anything, as she doesn't even speak to my grandmother, and has NEVER helped me care for her, even though her medical needs demand much of my time and energy. Heck, my mother didn't even raise me. So, if anyone has any advice, please share it with me. I wouldn't put it pass my mom to take me to court just for meaness, but I'm willing to give it my all to fight her on this one.
2007-04-30
15:53:32
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