Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Alabama

Undue Favoritism In a Will

I have one sibling, a sister. I am 31 and she is 26. My parents treat us both very well, but they have always made it perfectly clear to me that since she is ''the girl'' she is due special treatment. For example, they bought her a BMW for her 16th birthday while I drove an old pickup truck.

My parents have not discussed their will with me, but I strongly suspect that my sister will recive much more than me for no reason other than the fact that she is the female child. I have a great releationship with my parents in spite of this strange aspect.

If my parents were to pass away and they did indeed leave her the bulk of their estate, would I have grounds to contest it. Is it ok for one sibling to get more just because ther are the favorite for no good reason?

Thank you.


Asked on 3/19/04, 12:35 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Bobby Lott, Jr. Attorney at Law

Re: Undue Favoritism In a Will

Unfortunately, yes. A child can even be completely left out of a will. As long as she isn't threatening or somehow committing undue influence on them, they can do what they want.

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Answered on 3/19/04, 1:03 pm


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