Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Tennessee

Inheritance

My father has property in TN and FL. He (and his live in girlfriend of many years) live in FL. The girlfriend's son and his family lives on the property in TN. I do not know if my father has a Will or not, but I do know that he's not going to live for too much longer. What are my, and my siblings, (his natural children) rights to the property with the girlfriend and her son and family involved? This property has a lot of sentimental childhood memories that my brothers and I want to share with our own children. If he does have a Will that omits my brothers and I, is that something that could be successfully disputed?


Asked on 6/19/06, 4:37 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
James Grissom Law Office of James P. Grissom

Re: Inheritance

If he has a will that omits your and your siblings, it could be challenged on the basis of undue influence or duress. These are difficult and expensive cases. I advise you to discuss this with a lawyer in FL and try to determine the parameters of your situation.

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Answered on 6/19/06, 5:43 pm
Marshall Snyder Law Office Of Marshall Snyder

Re: Inheritance

Your father's girl friend and her children have no inheritance rights to your father's estate. But if your father has made a Will and left everything to the girl friend, you and your siblings are out of luck unless you challenge the Will for undue influence or unsoundness of mind. Your case must be strong to prevail on either of these grounds.

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Answered on 7/05/06, 1:08 am


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