by Guest » Sat Sep 04, 2010 03:12 pm
My Dad is 84 years old. He has 5 children. The problem is my brother and I were both born from an affair my Dad had with my Mom. My brother just found out that my Dad advised him he isnt leaving he or I anything in his will. He has other children from a recent marriage, ages 4 yrs-28 and stated they will get everything. This does not surprise me since my father is a horrible person and has always ignored my brother and I. Dad owns 90 acres of land in upstate NY as well as having alot of money invested.
Is there anything my brother and I can do? And if there is something we can do should we do it now?
Is there anything my brother and I can do? And if there is something we can do should we do it now?
Posted: Sat Sep 04, 2010 07:08 pm Post Subject:
Keep complaining and send yourselves to an early grave or get over it and get on with your life.
You choose the direction you wish to follow.
Dr. Laura, of talk radio fame, would be less kind: "Why do you call him 'Dad"? He's a sperm donor."
Posted: Tue Sep 07, 2010 02:27 am Post Subject:
Not to get all philosophical on you or anything, but when you say is there anything we can do, do you mean legally? I'm thinking this is the approach of your question. If so, the answer as Max has already alluded to is no.
Unless...
You mentioned Upstate, NY. If you happen to live in the state of NY and are under 21, he may be liable for you and your well being (the great state of NY says parents are responsible for the welfare of their children until age 21).
Outside of that, there's always sending him greeting cards on his birthday and all major holidays or special occasions, the kill him with kindness approach :D
Posted: Fri Sep 10, 2010 12:08 pm Post Subject:
the great state of NY says parents are responsible for the welfare of their children until age 21
In today's world, this could just be another way of spoiling children. It's high time that we let our children grow up and be responsible towards their lives.
Posted: Mon Sep 13, 2010 02:02 pm Post Subject:
It's high time that we let our children grow up and be responsible towards their lives.
Not according to Obamacare. Now our children can continue to be our dependents through age 26. No movement in the direction of personal responsibility there.
Posted: Sat Sep 18, 2010 09:10 am Post Subject: Our of Will
Wills can be contested in probate. Something else to consider is if he has property in different states he may have to go through probate in each state. Speak with an attorney..
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