My brother passed away not even a year ago, he was a quadriplegic. He got hurt years ago and got some money out of it. I managed his finances for the last 4 years and my mother {73yrs old} lived with him and helped take care of him, I went over and helped out along with the aids that came in daily. My other brothers never came to see him.
He put me and my mother along with his son in his will and now one of my brothers wants to contest it because he thinks he should have been given something. Doing this will cause our mother to suffer not me, she needs the money badly. I just wonder why people act this way....it is so sad!!!! And so bad too!!
If he does this to our mother I will no longer acknowledge him as my family. I just don't understand why people feel they are entitled to things when the person didn't put them in their wills. If they wanted them to have something they would have included them. I was going to give him something. Key word in that sentence is WAS!!
2007-01-22 03:36:42 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
When it comes to inheritances it often tends to get ugly. I think it's because people are grieving and they're not themselves. I think your brother may be feeling guilty that he was not around more to see and help your late brother and now he just wants to have a part of his estate. I totally agree with you that what your late brother wants should stand and it's not fair for him to do this to your mother, but besides having a talk with him yourself and explaining how badly your mother needs that money, there's not much you can do. It sucks. When my mom passed away my sisters fought constantly about who was getting this or that. I was the one in the middle crying, saying, "This is when we need to get along and support each other..." It's an awful thing and causes resentments that can last years. I hope that you can work things out with your brother and remind him that this is what your late brother wanted...honour his wishes. Good luck and I'm so sorry for your loss.
2007-01-22 03:53:47 · answer #1 · answered by Sue B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the love of money is the root of all evil...
the fact is money is a necessity in everyday life and there are some ppl who let the love of money (note - not money, but the love of it) rule their lives.
It is always easier to inherit, win (lottery), be given (welfare) than to do hard work for it.
I am sure, no matter how much you loved ur brother, it was a physical, mental and emotional battle daily to be responsible for someone in his condition. He was aware of the toll it had taken on you and his way of in some way re-paying you was to leave his possessions to you.
Obviously, if your other brothers had helped they would have been compensated. Put together all your expenses, records of taking time off, etc any documents showing that you and your mother bore the brunt of the care for your brother and the courts will serve.
2007-01-22 03:47:12 · answer #2 · answered by stacy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your brother is being an *** & someday will be judged accordingly. If he contests the will you can't stop him . But I agree your family has syffered enough and he should be banned.
Money is the root of all evil in the world it always has been. even people with tons of it ALWAYS want more.
I'm sorry for your loss and that you are going through this now & i will pray for you and your mom. And for the Lord to give u both the strength to get through this.
2007-01-22 03:55:32 · answer #3 · answered by earthangel_candy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If he did not come around when the brother was alive then tell the mooch you will be glad to tell the judge just how helpful all these years you have been. Your mom , you and the son can tell everyone how generous you are. give nothing but grief for his unforgivable attitude
2007-01-22 03:44:42 · answer #4 · answered by picture 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That is called greed. Even if you were to give him something, he wouldn't appreciate it. When you envy for money, you don't get to enjoy it.
You really are going to get something more for seeing after your mom.
2007-01-22 04:24:40 · answer #5 · answered by sol_luna 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
people act like leeches!
always wanting something for nothing.
how sad that your mother lost a child and then have another act so selfish.
2007-01-22 03:41:46 · answer #6 · answered by hippiechick 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I agree with you. He is being a selfish ******. Don't give him anything. I commend you for sticking up for your mom.
2007-01-22 03:42:16 · answer #7 · answered by Ellyn 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋