Q: My Mother and Step Father were married for39years, and they had a Will together. I just found out 5 months ago that
Before my Mother passed away they took her off the Will. My Mother was on hospice And had dementia was this legal?
Did they need her to sign anything?
A: If she was mentally incapacitated, she probably would not have the legal capacity to change her will. If it was a joint will, it might have been done without her signature, and if so you should consult with an attorney to review the whole situation; especially to determine if your step-father could effect a change unilaterally.
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