When i was 3 years old my mum died in front of me.I was left with my dad who after so many years re-married.My step mum was evil and nasty,she never really liked me at all.When my dad died,when i was 11,it got even worse.Now i know that when my dad died all that he owned went to my step mum,as he never made a will when he died.My step mum got everything and has only ever give me about 7-8 photos of my dad,and now has nothing more to do with me.I feel cheated because ive been left with nothing and her and her 2 boys(not from my dad)have got everything he ever had,and all i got was photos.Would it be worth taking her to court over it,or should i just leave it,?.It has been 17 years since my dad died,and im scared if i take her to court she will win and i'll feel even worse then i do now.....some advice please?
2007-02-14 08:15:36 · 9 answers · asked by half pint 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
I'm so sorry to hear about the death of your dad.
You could try to take your stepmom to court, but I don't thing that it's going to make a difference. Since your father died without a will, his estate will go to his next of kin, in this case his wife. She really has no obligation to give you anything, and taking her to court will only bring up old wounds that it sounds like you want to heal.
The one thing no one can take away from you are your memories. Walk away and live your life the way your father would have wanted you to, and try to be happy. As for your stepmom, remember: what goes around, comes around!
2007-02-14 08:25:38 · answer #1 · answered by SolMan 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Sorry about the loss of your parents.
I would try to put it behind you and move on with the rest of your life. I know it's easier said than done but you can start by putting a different spin on the time you spent with her after your father passed.
To say she gave you nothing is incorrect. She honored her obligations to you and her husband by supporting you until you left her home.
In time, you will cherish those pictures more than anything else your father may have left you. Good luck and again, let it go.
2007-02-14 09:31:09 · answer #2 · answered by Libsuc 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
See a lawyer about this. Tell him exactly what you told us here on Yahoo Q/A's. I have to believe your father trusted her to do the right thing by you...and did not. He died when you were only 11, she was responsible for you till you were 18 anyway...so it is less than 17 years if you know what I mean. Do it.
2007-02-14 08:21:13 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
it would be kinda hard to go to court over this now after so many yrs has passed. just leave it alone and cherish all the memories you have of your father. they are so much more precious than material things anyway. you can't help who your dad chose to trust and love and do know that GOD is just and trust me she will get what's coming to her sooner or later. best wishes and take care.
2007-02-14 08:26:44 · answer #4 · answered by freedom fighter 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Very sorry to hear about your Mom & Dad. Unfortunately I doubt that the courts would change anything after all these years.
2007-02-14 08:21:53 · answer #5 · answered by luckyaz128 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't think you have a case at this point. Plus, you've waited so long, there probably isn't anything from his estate left. This sucks and unfortunately is a lesson to you about why you should create a will.
2007-02-14 08:31:49 · answer #6 · answered by Goose&Tonic 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Honey, if it has been 17 years what do you think is left?
Perhaps you should try to talk to her, I know it will be hard but you really do catch more flies with honey than vinegar.
I'd try hashing it our with her first.
I'm sorry about your folks, good luck.
2007-02-14 08:28:16 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You'll have to decide on this. If you date her, then your friend may resent this, and you lose your friend.
2016-05-23 23:17:58 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably best to let it go good luck
2007-02-14 08:20:48 · answer #9 · answered by workin_man66 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋