Q: My father is very sick with metastatic brain cancer. Questions regarding Will.
My father's wife of 4 years took him to see a lawyer last week & had a Will done which included her 2 children (whom I have never met) and her children's spouses. My sister & I are also included per the wife though I have not received a copy of the Will as promised. Problem: My dad is very confused most of the time due to the severity of the brain cancer. I feel this Will could be contested for Undue Influence. There is a life insurance policy that was in my name only that the Will now states I will have to split with everyone. The house they live in is my dad's house and has been for 30 years. She came into the marriage with nothing. Suggestions please!
A: Talk to a local attorney about your options. There probably is nothing you can do until your father passes and the will is offered for probate. The will should not affect any life insurance policies that exist.
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