Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Georgia

My stepmom passed away January 2011. At that time we were shown there will which left everything to my father. In this will it was stated that all of there assets to be split equally among all 7 kids and step kids. My dad has now passed Oct 16 2011. Now there is a new will that he had done march 13 2011 and no one new anything about except for my sister. Who now gets the house and all the property. Leaving the rest of the estate to be divided among the reaming six kids. One gets a $100 then another gets 40% of estate , two get 20% each and the other 2 get 10% each. Needless to say the remaining estate with the lake house and property removed(what is estimated at around $350,000), might be worth $25,000. My dad was diagnosed with parkizons and dementia and my sister became his primary caregiver. What seems odd is the change in the will was never mentioned to anyone. I had a great relationship with my father so I thought I built his house for him 15 years ago. So to say the least I'm shocked. Long story short do I have grounds to contest the will. Thanks for any feedback you can give me. Shocked


Asked on 10/26/11, 9:54 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Glen Ashman Ashman Law Office also dba Glen Ashman Attorney

There is nothing in your post that really tells us the answer. The will may be valid or not, depending on whether he had testamentary capacity when he made the new will.

If you truly believe that the will is improper, see a lawyer ASAP. Be aware that will contests tend to be very expensive and difficult and tear families apart. But if you can deal with that and believe things are amiss, acting quickly may matter a great deal.

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Answered on 10/26/11, 9:59 pm


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