my father died 18 years ago leaving everything to my mother, then on to me, after her demise..... we have his will here.
my mother is now in advancing years, and i have been her only carer for some time......... and live with her.
does this will ensure there can be no problem from my other siblings (who rarely even come to see her) upon my mothers death? or does she need to make a seperate will?
we are reluctant to use a solicitor if it is not neccesary,as funds are never in other than short supply.
many thanks in advance
2007-06-28 09:05:29 · 9 answers · asked by atlanticviewer 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
my fathers will expressly left all to my mother, then to me.
no other person was mentioned
2007-06-28 09:16:33 · update #1
thats a toughie!
2007-06-28 09:07:02 · answer #1 · answered by Affy 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Two things spring to mind, firstly your fathers will should stand but I think your siblings could contest as they have been left out and not provided for. The second is you do not need a solicitor for your mother to write a will. I bought a form from the post office and followed the instuctions when my mother needed to change her will on the death of my brother. This went through probate with no problem at all.
2007-06-28 16:11:43 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your father's will states that you have to share the estate with your siblings they will be able to make a claim. You need to get your mother to make a separate will saying that she wants you to have it. However, under English law your siblings can contest it! Please see a solicitor- some offer free time, although they will charge for the will to be drawn up. It need not be expensive, and any money you do spend will be worth it because it may save you a lot of money and fighting at the end of the day.
2007-06-28 16:13:59 · answer #3 · answered by Ellie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well since everything was passed on to her first because she was the wife, to make sure that everything goes according to what your dad wished, she must present the will she made to a notary public not necessarily a solicitor. Then she can renew that will and make it her own to say that she wishes for his wishes to continue to be carried out and that you are the next one to get everything. However, you have siblings so you gotta be fair to them and you gotta decide what you wanna share once it is all passed down to you.
2007-06-28 16:12:31 · answer #4 · answered by curious_boricua_soul 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can normally see a solicitor free of charge for half an hour. It would really be best if you did this very soon, like tomorrow.
2007-06-28 16:08:51 · answer #5 · answered by Nexus6 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My recomendation: spend the money and get a lawyer (barrister, solicitor, whatever). There are no easy answers and if the will is contested, you will end up in court any way.
2007-06-28 16:10:34 · answer #6 · answered by urrrp 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your fathers will should have continuity, so therefore it should pass to you, no probs BUT taking into account your siblings they can fight you for it in court, so me personally I would go see a lawyer and get him to check it thoroughly for any loopholes!
2007-06-28 16:09:11 · answer #7 · answered by Kathy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She should make a will to avoid any problem from your family and the state.
2007-06-28 16:09:11 · answer #8 · answered by godron_wookie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
take an easy. im serious. dont stress. follow ur dreams. decide what u want 2 do.
2007-06-28 16:08:02 · answer #9 · answered by CurlyQ 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋