Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in New York

grandson

My dad's brother is Executor and power of attorney over my

grandmother's will. I am affraid he is going to try and take it all. Is

there anything I or my father can do? My grandma has lost her

memory. He wants to put everything in his name. I am not sure if

he has tampered with my grandmaand pa's will to his benefit. is

that possable? what can I do?


Asked on 4/19/04, 2:30 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Anthony Park Anthony S. Park, PLLC

Re: grandson

As executor, your uncle is bound to the instructions in the will. Depending on the type of power of attorney, your uncle may or may not be able to gift to himself significant portions of your grandmother's estate.

Tampering a will would be very difficult, since a valid will requires 2 witnesses and notarization.

I suggest that you try to speak with your uncle and clear the air.

However, If you are certain that your uncle intends to distribute your grandmother's estate against her wishes, then there are some legal procedures you may be able to initiate. In this case, I strongly suggest that you retain an attorney.

For additional information or to retain my firm's services, you can send an email to [email protected]. Good luck.

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Answered on 4/19/04, 3:02 pm


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