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My friend, who had no children or wife, died suddenly. His sister contests his will. Will she succeed?

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My friend, who had no children or wife, died suddenly. His sister contests his will. Will she succeed?

Dear Quentin, A friend died suddenly six months ago. He had told my husband and I that he had no intention of leaving anything to his sister, his only living relative. He has no wife or children. Someone close to the situation told us they are contesting the will. In the probate file, which is … Read more

My father died 4 years ago and I received my inheritance. Now my sister, the executor, wants it back. Do I have to return it?

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My father died 4 years ago and I received my inheritance. Now my sister, the executor, wants it back. Do I have to return it?

The death of a parent is a difficult time that brings out strong emotions and highlights any family conflict. Add to that the distribution of assets and there is a strong potential for family conflict – even more so when the executor is not up to the task. Consider the hypothetical case of Jessica in … Read more