Q: Can I be sued for expressing my dissatisfaction about inheritance to my half-sister?
I wrote a paragraph to my half-sister regarding my father's inheritance, expressing my belief that I was cheated out of my rightful share. My father stipulated in his will that everything should be split between the siblings, but the property was put in my stepmother's name. She held a meeting to discuss splitting the land, now valued at $320,000, offering me only $11,000 based on the original purchase price of $45,000. Can I be sued for slander or liability for expressing my dissatisfaction and request for my rightful share in the inheritance to my half-sister?
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A: Hire a KY attorney to represent you. You need to worry about getting your rightful share which may not happen if the Will is as messed up as your state. The property should still be in Father's name and go through the Estate if his devise is to split it up. If stepmother owns it then property is not an Estate asset. Apparently you are confused and need an attorney.
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A: No you cannot unless one or more statements you make is materially false and made with a reckless disregard for the truth.
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