Q: Can I stop my brother from stealing inheritance money?
Over 5 years ago my father told my oldest brother and sister that he wanted to leave the house to me since I had been taking care of him for over five years as his caregiver. They fully gave their blessing. Without my knowledge, another very untrustworthy brother that my father purposely left out of the conversation offered to update the Will, but never did so he would still get his cut. It was purely a selfish and evil act. Anything I can do to stop this theft?
A: I cannot tell from your question if your father is still alive or not. If your father is alive, all he needs to do is change his will again to reflect his true wishes. What someone tells you during life is unenforceable when that person dies unless it is in his will. If your father is dead, and if his will is as you state, you can contest his will. That will not serve to give you the house, but instead will make it so that your father's assets are distributed to his heirs equally.
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