Q: Please help. My sister Pat was Executrix for father's estate. She altered the will trying to get more money.
She took from sister Jo, but I fought it in court and won. Now our brother died, leaving no will. Pat and her corrupt buddy Lynn applied to be Personal Representative, while my sister Jo and I went for it. Unbelievably the judge gave it to Pat & Lynn after they altered my father's will a few years ago. We were shell-shocked and everyone that I tell finds it incredulous. Our lawyer said that it was because I wrote a letter about what the two sisters put me through, trying to change my father's will. I told the truth. I am 100% convinced that they will attempt to steal again - this judge's decision is off the wall.
What makes this so bad is that Pat and her husband abused my brother physically and emotionally. Lynn is Pat's sidekick doing whatever she tells her to do.
No one that I tell can believe that a judge would make a ruling like that. One attorney said it's about who is a friend of the judge. What can I do?
A: Is the proceeding in Florida or New Jersey? You may have a legal basis to Appeal the ruling, if it fits within guidelines. Otherwise, you can Petition for removal based upon the presentation of your evidence. Good luck.
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