What can I do to receive what was left to me in a Will?
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What can I do to receive what was left to me in a Will?
My grandfather left money for my uncle, 2 aunts, my sister and myself. My uncle kept the will from the rest of the family for about 3 years. He has finally, through his lawyer, sent the rest of us paperwork to sign. The paper work explained what each person would receive. My sister and myself signed it, agreeing to what was stated. But my two aunts refuse to sign it. Now his lawyer is sending us another letter, explaining that if my aunts don’t sign he would have to take more money out of what my grandfather left for us. My sister and I do not agree with this, what can we do?
Asked on July 13, 2010 under Estate Planning, Texas
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
You should take the paperwork that you have received from the attorney for the estate and go and pay for a consultation with an attorney in your area. Did you receive a copy of the Will? You should have and bring that as well.
What your Aunts are doing is "contesting" the Will, which means that they do not agree with the Will as it reads and think that maybe someone "unduly influenced" your Grandfather to leave them more money, property, etc. The way that you are stating what the attorney said in the letter you received sounds a bit odd. Did he or she state tat they amount you receive would be reduced because of the fees incurred in responding to the Will contest? That would be true. Seek help here. Good luck.
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