Kings Mountain, NC asked in Elder Law, Estate Planning and Probate for North Carolina

Q: I live in nc my oldest sister s.c became gravely ill and passed spouse did not notify us including 85 yr father .lawsuit

We found out by a outsider .her spouse blocked us from calling.this was 07/2020

No one yet has yet to even call our father can we sue

1 Lawyer Answer

A: Just making sure I understand the question: are you asking if you can sue your brother-in-law for failing to inform you that your sister was ill and later died?

Well, you can sue anyone for anything, even if the lawsuit is frivolous and has no chance of success. But I don't see how there is a viable lawsuit here against your brother-in-law.

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