Q: what kind of lawyer do I need for a possible fraud in a family will?
My grandfather died sept 28,2012. My brother and I were suppose to replace my deceased mother in his will. 1/3 of everything he owned. We were put on the will. He became very sick and had cancer in his brain. After he died one of my aunts stated that we will no longer receive anything from the will, because my aunts decided she didn't want us on it. Is it to late to talk to a lawyer about this?
A: Fraud in a will technically has no statute of limitations, but in practice the bar is usually 3 to 5 years from death. Contact a probate or estate planning lawyer to review the specifics of your case.
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