Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Georgia

Please read Any advice would be greatly appreciated

My biological father (who has a successful home building business)(I have had a DNA test done) (who has never acknowledged me except for in his trust stating that I am excluded from his will but they have the incorrect maiden name) just passed away. I recieved a letter from his wife's lawyer stating that I am an heir to his estate. His will has a trust and his wife is the trustee. One of his adopted daughters and I are excluded and they do not have my maiden name correct in the will. He has never paid child support except for $40 a week for approximately 4 months, which i know could not have been the correct amount, b/c of his career. My lawyer states that he does not think there is anything that I can do with the will (I have not asked about back child support) unless I can prove that he was not mentally stable. I have sources that tell me that he has been on drugs and in rehab, but do not know that for myself b/c I have never had a relationship with him. Is there anything that I can do.Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.


Asked on 4/18/07, 10:53 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Charles W. Field Charles W. Field, Attorney at Law

Re: Please read Any advice would be greatly appreciated

Lawyers are like doctors in that if you don't feel comfortable with an opinion you have been given, you can certainly seek another opinion. However, most attorneys will be reluctant to discuss the matter in very much detail with you if you have retained the first lawyer. You might want to inform the attorney IN WRITING that you want to consult with another attorney. If he/she objects, you have the right to terminate the relationship.

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Answered on 4/18/07, 11:01 am


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