Legal Question in Family Law in Connecticut

wills and inheritance

mom and dad agreed to leave me everything as i was the only one who stay on and cared for them. One year before mom died my brother had her sign everything to him. I never had a copy of her will and dad died in 2002. I had stayed over 30 years by then. now mom is dead, brother and sister have access to her belongings and have not filed with probate. I don't think they will as brother already owns the property and all mom's belongings which were in the house. I have seen them carry things out. What can I do?


Asked on 4/24/09, 7:04 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Linda Subbloie Linda A. Subbloie, Esq.

Re: wills and inheritance

You didn't say when your mother died. You also didn't say when your brother was conveyed the property.

If your mother was incompetent at the time your brother "had her sign everything to him," or was coerced into the transaction, and you can prove either, you may have a will contest.

You can file the will with the probate court and open an estate. You do not need to rely on your siblings to do so. Then you can contest the will and/or the actions of your siblings.

You should consult with a probate attorney.

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Answered on 4/24/09, 7:21 am


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