Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Massachusetts
Stepmother's estate
My stepmom of 30 yrs. passed in late Jan. She and my dad sold their homes and bought one together. I was told I would inherit half the value of that house when they were both gone, but my stepsister has told me that I was bequeathed a small sum of money instead. Do I have grounds to contest the will and receive what I was verbally promised?
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Stepmother's estate
It depends when the Will was written and if you can show undue influence.
I suggest you contact an attorney with all the relevant facts and a copy of the Will to evaluate your claims against the estate.
For instance, when was this promise made and by whom?
Did you do something for your step-mother based on this promise?
Please feel free to contact me if you have more questions.
: Stepmother's estate
99% of the time, verbal promises mean nothing.
Whether you have grounds to contest the will depends on the circumstances surrounding when the will was signed.
Seeing the will is also a good indicator of what you were bequested.
If you have more specific information, I can provide a more specific answer; so please contact me.
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