Q: Can a contract will be unconscionable grossly unfair?
Step mother died and her daughter from a previous marriage received half of life insurance and her husband received the other half. Less than a year her husband died and his three children must share half with the step mother's daughter. The three children receive nothing from the step mother and must give half of their dad's estate to his step daughter. The three children feel that all the kids should be treated equal and everything split with the four children.
A:
Although you did not mention what kind of "contract" it was that you considered "unconscionable grossly unfair." I am guessing you mean the separate insurance contracts owned by your dad and his wife (your step-mother); is that right?
If so, there is nothing the law can do about this situation. The same is true if you are objecting to the terms of a will.
A: Unless there is a will to the contrary, it appears the proceeds were distributed properly.
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