Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Connecticut

When the will is written.

Although my husband and I were married for 35 years he only wrote his will after he was diagnosed with a terminial brain tumor. A month later he was placed in a nursing home and after four months later he passed away. At almost the same time the will was written he also added my name to a bank account that he had in trust for our children. Initially the tumor affected my husband's motor skills so his signature is weak. My son is now in financial trouble so he says both the will and the bank account change are invalid and that my husband was either coerced or not of sound mind when the will was written and changes were made to the bank account. He is threatening to sue me. Should I be worried? Should I hire an attorney?


Asked on 9/04/06, 9:02 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Steven Basche Jacobs, Walker, Rice & Basche, LLC

Re: When the will is written.

I would strongly recommend hiring an attorney for this matter. From what you have explained, there are many strong arguments that can be made to counter what you son is saying. The issue will be his testamentary capacity on the day of the will. You are what the law calls a "natural object of his bounty" and so it is perfectly natural that he would want to make sure that you are taken care of. Please call me if you would like to discuss this matter further.

Read more
Answered on 9/05/06, 9:03 am


Related Questions & Answers

More Probate, Trusts, Wills & Estates questions and answers in Connecticut