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Questions regarding a will

My grandfather, who is not yet deceased, has appointed my aunt as the executior of his will. I would like to know what legal standpoint my sisters and I have if we are not named in his will. My grandfather has 2 children, my father and my aunt who is the executor, and my grandmother is deceased already. We were told about 5 years ago that my father was taken out of the will because of drug issues. My sisters and I have never been told that we would not be in his will; however if we are not, is there anything that we can do? My aunt has no children and is married to a man that has children from a previous marriage, and I don't want to see my grandparents personal belongings go to anyone that is not blood related. My grandfather owns a few properties and has a lot of assets. I don't think that my grandfather would leave us out of his will; however my aunts husband dislikes my sisters and I and always tells my grandfather that we are only around for the money, which is not true at all. Please let me know what you think. Should we be prepared to hire an attorney when the time comes?


Asked on 2/15/07, 5:08 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Peter Bradie Bradie, Bradie & Bradie

Re: Questions regarding a will

You are not the direct heirs of your grandfather; your aunt and father are. You do not have to be mentioned in the will unless your grandfather chooses to bestow some of his estate upon you.

Your wishes as to your grandfather's disposition of his estate are of no force or effect.

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Answered on 2/15/07, 7:02 pm


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