Q: Mom’s Broth-in-law (92) remarried a few months ago. He had no children. Mom is executor. Will his wife now get estate?
He’s my dad’s (deceased) brother. No children...mom is only next of kin other than his new wife who begged him to marry her after being a caretaker when his wife of 60+ years passed. She is very manipulating and will take him for every penny. Currently my mother is joint owner of his accounts. Should she put in her name only at this point? Will this woman get everything when he passes?
My uncle has been diagnosed with lung cancer and is failing fast. Looking for advice while he is still in his “right” mind to make decisions.
A: His spouse will be entitled to take his property according to his will, or her statutory right to take against the will. As executor named in his will, your mother should consult a local probate attorney so she knows what her duties will be to file to open the estate, and how it will be divided. She can use the Find a Lawyer tab.
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