Q: I got no money from my brother regarding our mothers sold house, am I entitled to my money? And how can I get it
My mom is still alive, but within her will she stated that half the money from her house, which has since been sold, would be shared equally between my brother and me.. yet my brother took all the money from the sold house for himself.. is their anything I can do about this? I dont currently have the will.. and our mom is in a nursing home
A: The Will is irrelevant if your mother is alive. The question is whether your brother had authority to act for your mother and whether he is self-dealing. If you suspect he is acting without authority or improperly, you should see a lawyer before the money is gone.
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