Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Massachusetts
deceased fathers estate, sibling won't communicate
Father died March 11. While on phone with admitting nurse at Mass. hospital, my brother called on other line and demanded no information be given out re: his condition. (Nurse called the nursing home he'd just left, presumably dead or near dying of a heart attack.) Mother died July of last year, I didn't find out until October. Brother brought spurious law suits against myself and my husband, found "No Cause". Brother tried to have me arrested when I asked for key to fathers' apt, (Kiss my ---)My interest: old photos, mementos Mom cherished. Brother took Dad's car within 3 hrs. of death. Slander by both father and brother-entire town expected me to be insane, irrational liar. Afraid of brother, ?re: restraining order? Deceased bank accts, insurance, auto, possessions, all to my brother? There are a total of three (living) issue. What are my rights? Thank you,
3 Answers from Attorneys
Re: deceased fathers estate, communicate
Better call a lawyer soon! I'm not VERY available until April 19th, myself, and you shouldn't really wait that long.
[email protected] tel (617) 527-0050
It's like not buying a ticket to the lottery; if you don't 'fight' this,
then it appears you WILL be a loser.
What city or town are you in?
Stuart Williams
Law Offices of Stuart J. Williams
21 Walter St.
deceased fathers estate, sibling communicate
One starting place is this: is there a will? If so, who
is the executor under the will? If not, apply to become the executor.
You and your siblings certainly have rights.
*** IN WHAT CITY DID DAD RESIDE? IN WHAT CITY ARE YOU?
I was just involved in a similar case. Call me for details.
Stuart Williams
Law Offices of Stuart J. Williams
21 Walter St.
Newton, MA
02459-2509
tel (617) 527-0050
Stuart Williams
Law Offices of Stuart J. Williams
21 Walter St.
deceased fathers estate, sibling won't communicate
Your brother may have had certain rights while your father was alive due to a power
of attorney or health care proxy. However, any rights he had vanished when your
father died. If you probate your father's estate, you and your brother will be on equal
footing unless there is a will that changes your relative rights.
Alan Pransky
Law Office of Alan J. Pransky
20 Eastbrook Road
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