Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Georgia
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My father is getting down in health and needs someone to look after him. I have a younger brother who lives 10 min from him and refuses to do anything for him. I have an older brother who calls, ask for money a lot and hasn't visited him in over 11 years. I live in SD, I like it here and I have a good job. I am being asked to give up my life to go back to GA to take care of him by my aunts. When my father dies the will splits everything three ways. I don't want the boys to get completely cut out of the will, but I don't want to be left homeless and struggling when he dies. Especially since they get to go on and live there lifes with no concern for him. What can I do?
2 Answers from Attorneys
You don't have a legal issue - you have personal and family issues. You need to make personal decisions, just as your father will make personal decisions about his estate planning (assuming he is still competent to do so).
I agree with Mr. Riddle. There are things your father could do either in his will or by transferring property during his lifetime to be more equitable to a caretaker. However, this would have to be a decision he makes without duress, and so long as he is competent to do so. This is a common problem in many families. I suggest speaking to your father about this and seeing what he is willing to do to alleviate your concerns. If he decides to make some changes in the status of his property or will, have him see a lawyer to make sure it is done correctly.
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