Q: How do I sue my mother in law for my father's property?
She waited for him to be incapacitated by dementia to have him sign my two sister's and I out of his will.
My father told us girls that we would get his property when he passed away.
She had strangers sign saying he was of sound mind, and that he was writing us out of the will.
How can I get my property back?
A: As Heirs and Next Of Kin, you and the Sisters have standing to file a Will Contest. Hopefully you have not waited too long as assets can be dissipated quickly. Get your Witnesses together, along with medical records, to prove Dementia. Hire a competent attorney.
A: A will contest must be filed after the person who signed the will is dies. If your father has passed away you should quickly hire an experienced probate litigator to assist you. If the property is in Oregon you should hire an attorney licensed in Oregon. Be cautious of recommendations you may receive from attorneys who are not licensed in Oregon.
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