Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in California
Deceived with Inheritance giving Elder Care
I was full time caretaker of Grandmother whom left me money when she died as told by her surviving spouse my grandfather. Money was intercepted by my mother. I took care of my grandfather 24 hrs. a day in his declining health for 3 years and was told by the executor that she would recover the lost money my Grandmother left to me, if I took good care of my Grandfather, whom had realestate that the Executor and my mother would lose out on if he went to a full care nursing home. Grandfather has passed on in April and as of 12-09-03 I got a check for $50.00.
Are they joking? Can these family members cheat me like this? I feel used, cheated, Angry, disposed and broken. Please can someone give me any advise on what I can do legally?
3 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Deceived with Inheritance giving Elder Care
Absolutely, see an attorney who is well schooled in business law/estate planning probate law. Answering certain other questions may bring to light areas of claims that you might have against one or more individuals. More importantly, you must understand that your mother may be responsible for something also. Therefore, this would put you in adverse positions your mother. You might have to sue her. That does not make for a happy situation around Thanksgiving /Christmas. That's why you need to see a lawyer and talk about this thoroughly.i have been practicing law in this speciality for over 30 years in the san francisco bay area and if you wish to consult with me you can contact me at 925-945-6000.
Re: Deceived with Inheritance giving Elder Care
You need to find an attorney in your area who deals in Probate matters. You should file a creditor's claim against the estate.
Re: Deceived with Inheritance giving Elder Care
You may have a creditors claim for back wages. Also, you haven't told us what the estate planning documents (if they exist) state. If you can't get copies of them, you may need to commence a legal proceeding to compel turn over. You should consult an attorney who practices near where your grandparents resided.
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