My father died 18 months ago, his will referred to provision for myself and my sisters (children from his first marriage) should he outlive his wife. His wife refused to allow my sisters and I to see the will and we received nothing from his estate, even though he had always maintained that monies from the sale of the family home he had shared with my mother would be left to the children of that marriage. My step-mother is recently deceased and I would like to know if my sisters and I have any claim on the estate. I have two half-sisters who are the children of my father and step-mother.
2007-03-24 11:46:33 · 7 answers · asked by little_bear_red 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Other - Family & Relationships
Talk to a solicitor. It sounds like you should be entitled to something from your father's will, but I'm not sure about your stepmother's. The best thing to do is get some proper advice.
2007-03-24 11:57:54 · answer #1 · answered by RM 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Get legal advice pronto, if you let these things lapse then it normally favours the other party. Your step mother had a legal duty to fullil your fathers wishes the fact that she wouldn't let you see the will is supisious, you should have some sort of case. Most legal consultations are free make a move.
2007-03-24 11:52:40 · answer #2 · answered by zero 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can contest the will. Use a solicitor .You are entitled to legal aid if you cannot afford a solicitor.I am sure you are entitled to your fair share.
2007-03-24 11:52:38 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If your father died first then I believe everything automatically passes to his next of kin, in this case, your stepmother. What she does with it is up to her. If she did not make a will then everything passes to her next of kin- her children.
2007-03-24 11:55:09 · answer #4 · answered by Caveman's daughter 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go have a 30 minute consult with an attorney....this is too important to be asking here.
2007-03-24 11:55:00 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You really do need to go and see a solicitor ....would think you have a right to see the will
2007-03-24 11:50:25 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You have not got a problem if listed in his Will, however, this seems a lttle complecated... seek unbiased help !!
2007-03-24 13:08:54 · answer #7 · answered by landgirl60 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋