how can I stop my late mums sister from inheriting part of the estate - intestate?
362507
I would get a second opinion from another solicitor.  By using the term "solicitor", I presume you are in the U.K.  I am not familiar with the laws of your country.  Here in the U.S., property would not pass to the decedent's siblings unless the decedent had no children or grandchildren and did not have a surviving spouse.
873949
I did know of a case once where a family were left a very grand house on condition that they lived there as a family.  I didn't see the will, and only had their version of things to go on, but it is possible to make a bequest subject to a condition, in which case the testator (person making the will) has to spell out what will happen to the property being left if that condition is not/ceases to be fulfilled.  I don't think your flatmate would give up her freedom to go back and live with her mum without good reason.  Whether that good reason is to do with the will or because her mum really needs her there is her business, and whichever of the two it might be I don't see how you can describe it as selfishness.
933772
While you are quarreling, the house and shop value is deteriorating.  Ever see old houses falling down because heirs couldn't decide what to do with them!  How's that for preserving a parent's memory.  Have the property appraised and have those who want it give the rest their monetary share.  If some want just land, have the property subdivided.  Then there's the family where some kids are always given more than others.  Those are the ones who want the others to "give" them something instead of sharing the burden.
470811
Your deceased mother's property should be distributed according to her wishes, and those wishes should be spelled out in a will. \n\nHer Texas driver license is not her property. It belongs to the State of Texas, and should be surrendered to the Department of Motor Vehicles, since she is deceased. \n\nThe law addresses the illegal USE of those documents, but mere possession of them as part of estate property should be addressed by the executor of her estate. \n\nAnd, yes, if you're unable to simply ask your aunt for your mother's things, you'd do well to send her a letter asking for them. Remember, however, that while you're her daughter, that your aunt is her sister. Might be a good idea to sit down together and talk about your mother's property.\n\nGood luck.
227822
This isn't a psychic question and answer forum, but perhaps a person with psychic abilities will notice your question and give you an answer.\n\nIf you are specified in his will as the sole inheritor, it sounds as if you will be. He must have cared a great deal for you to leave his sister and his nephew out of his will. That alone should give you a tremendous peace and comfort, as I'm sure you are grieving over his death and your loss.
229444
You need to find a good attorney, specializing in probate.\nShe may be breaking the law by not bringing the will into view by your father's heirs.  That is, you or anyone else who is direct family.\n\nAmazing how people are.  In your  father's death, you OWN   "blood" would treat you like that.  \n\nOf course I don't know your history with you sister, but in the case of your father passing, you would think differences would be cast aside for a time.\n\nBut, I am learning people are mean, selfish, and love to see others in pain.  And when it comes to money, they are ruthless.  Even those 'civilized ones' of affluent status. \n\nJust look around you and you can count on one finger the people who are happy, and content.
795197
this is your sister... your mothers daughter im sure she isnt going to damage or steal all her stuff but if you are really worried talk to a lawer before any thing happens
106398
Sit him down, don't dramatize the situation and just explain to him in a mature and resolute way that you no longer wish to share the living arrangement you currently share. The best way to deal with any problem is just being honest about it with the people involved because nothing sucks worse than being the last know especially when it's a life altering decision that affects you.
533573
O MY GOD . I HAVE A SISTER JUST LIKE THAT . WHAT YOU DO IS STOP , GIVING HER MONEY . AND LET HER DEAL WITH HER OWN PROBLEMS . WASH YOUR HANDS  OF HER . AND LET HER GROW UP .
562310
The military has no say in what a family member chooses to do with possesions.  If the will didn't state explicitly that the eldest son swas to receive the items, then it's a free for all.  This needs to be taken up with the sister.
1096832
Yeh, run an ad in the  newspapers announcing you are severing ties with your siblings .......place in their names and social security numbers. Send a notification card to all relatives and friends about it. See lawyer for better clarification.
1076082
Your mother does have a will, it was just written by the state legislature.  Probate court is not really something you can avoid at this point in this case.  You cannot switch the title to your name without going through probate.
111503
Some states have a register of wills. Check with your local court house. \n\nSecondly, get an attorney ASAP, if there is no will found. It will need to go through probate, and the sooner you start the quicker you'll get through all the nonsense. Probate would involve all of her unsecured debt being paid off prior to distributing any money to living siblings. All siblings would have to be contacted, and the estated would be divided equauly.
467400
You will have to prove that you were no longer seperated at the time of her mothers death, it doesnt matter if you go and stay a night here and there for the child to see you. So I'm gonna have to sorry no, and why would you want to do this anyway it was her mother not yours, if your were gone would you want someone you seperated with over two years ago say they deserve that inheritance also? I would use some common sense before trying to take something that belongs to someone you had once loved enough to marry and have children with.
1031484
You have to show that the decedent was not in control of their faculties when the will was signed or that it was signed under coercion or duress.\n\nIf you're just mad because Aunt Edna left her estate to the cat, you've got a fight ahead of you.
871524
I would suggest that you go into the house and get any papers that you might need.  You are not entering illegally as you have a key and your uncle doesn't want his son to deal with it.  You will have to let the solicitor know.  I've been in a similar position and in the end i decided i loved my grandad more than my aunt  so i was going to do what he wanted and not worry about upsetting my aunt and going against her and my mothers wishes. I am happy that I did.
403216
the executor of the estate is supposed to divie up the remains equally, i think; and that means for everything that is sold you get an equal share.  if they sold it, it doesnt matter if they already spent their portion of what they got, they still owe you your share.  you can sue them.  its a shame people act so selfishly and unethical towards each other when their parent dies.