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JimmyL21 Asked June 2021

My mother passed away. I lived at home with her to care for her my whole life. My brother was out of the house when he was 21. Advice?

We only saw him for two hours at Christmas time. On my Mother’s Day my brother got me drunk and I signed over my entire inheritance to him under influence and threat.


What can I do about this to make him liable for everything including what was in the safe deposit box?

JoAnn29 Jun 2021
I think this is being written in the 3rd party which is very confusing.

If your friend has been diagnoised with a Dementia he cannot sign a contract. He needs a lawyer.

Grandma1954 Jun 2021
IF it is the friend that you are caring for that signed over the entire inheritance the signature is not valid due to the diagnosis of dementia.
If it is you that got drunk and signed over your inheritance well...that was a pretty expensive drink.
IF it is the friend you can contact whoever is POA and they can look into this. But if you have no legal stance there is nothing you can do other than report it as Abuse of a disabled person.
NeedHelpWithMom Jun 2021
Yeah, very expensive drink!

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NeedHelpWithMom Jun 2021
Just read your profile. So, you are a friend of someone who is in this position. Your friend probably doesn’t have a case. Contact a lawyer for appropriate advice. I don’t think this forum will be able to give you advice without having any specific details.

You mentioned threats. What kind of threat? Even so, this situation sounds very sketchy to me. How was your friend being forced to get drunk? None of this posting makes any sense to me.

Nevertheless. I wish your friend well and I am sorry for his loss.
AlvaDeer Jun 2021
Is this true? She is saying this is a "friend"? Because she clearly says "My brother", "My Mother" and "I" in this query. So sounds as though there is a good deal of confusion regarding this post. You and I agree. We can't help; hopefully a lawyer could.
AlvaDeer Jun 2021
What do you mean you "signed them over?" It only matters what is in the will, or how the state divides assets. It doesn't matter what you signed unless you signed it with witnesses in a Law office (which a lawyer would not have allowed).
Who is the executor of the estate? Is there a will. That's all that matters.
See an Elder Law Attorney or a Trust and Estate Attorney with the will, or prepare to open probate for your Mother's estate.
Don't drink with enemies.

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