Q: My mother passed without a will and my father is requesting independent administration of her estate. Do I need a lawyer
My father has been incredibly untrustworthy and not acted in anyone else's interest since my mom's passing in May 2020. He was in a new relationship via a dating app in less than 2 months and married in less than 9. He wants my siblings and I to sign a waiver to agree that he can do what he wants with everything and that it's all his. We disagree. Do I need a lawyer? He has a pretty profound one.
A: Definitely would be a good idea to have one, so that you have a professional in your corner to protect your inheritance rights. It shouldn't cost much, because your lawyer would really just be a watchdog unless your father really tries to take advantage. Also, your father can't get an independent administration without signed consents from ALL heirs.
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