Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Texas

Contesting A Will
My grandmother recently passed away and my aunt has informed my mother that she was written out of the will a few years ago because my mother borrowed $10,000 and my uncle's amount was reduced because she said he borrowed $20,000 (which he only borrowed $16,000). My aunt has been Power of Attorney for the past five years. In 1999, my grandmother paid cash for a new car (at 89 years old) when she couldn't even drive any more. My aunt said she gave the car to her for all her hard work taking care of her. Does my mom & uncle have a chance of winning if they contest the will. After my uncle's amount is reduced by $20,000, he will not get anything either. My mom & uncle both had a very good relationship with their mom and that can definitely be proven through witnesses. If the will was changed, it was because my aunt bullied my grandmother into doing it. She told us many times that she was scared of my aunt and didn't want us to say anything because she would get in trouble for talking about it. We did not know the will had been changed. Please help. I know my grandparents would not want it this way. Is there hope if they contest?

Asked on 1/22/02, 6:03 pm

Robert Forrester Gibson, Ochsner & Adkins

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Re: Contesting A Will

You can protest it but you better hurry and protest it before admitted to probate or else start your own probate with a prior will

Answered on 1/23/02, 11:12 am

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