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    Hi, My father passed away 5Yrs ago, He made a will naming me and my sibling as Trustees and Beneficiaries in the Will.

    My mother as per Dads wishes the Will States that the house as part of Dads estate along with the money states that Mum is to remain in the house for as long as she wishes and the money is Mums to be used for her needs and that Dad has gifted his 50% share of the house to the Trust and the named Beneficiaries who are Myself and my Sibling shall inherit upon Mums death.

    Myself and my sibling are not on speaking terms and although I am power of attorney for both health and finances for Mum since Dads death Mum is increasingly becoming more and more distant not returning calls and acting strange on the phone when I do get ahold of her she is reluctant to speak if he is there? He will not speak to me and hasn’t really spoke to me for years? I have tried to sort this out with him especially now Dads gone for Mums sake should she need myself if she was ill or has an accident but he won’t return calls she is fearful of him finding out I’ve called it’s a nightmare!

    I am worried that he is manipulating her and could he change the terms of Dads will to suit whatever purpose he has in mind I can’t get to find out what’s going on so all that’s left is to be for armed if he’s up to no good if manipulating Mum and the estate.

    Thank You.
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  • #2
    Hi Welcome to LB
    If you have power of attorney (health and care) for your mother, then she has been assessed as lacking mental capacity.
    This lack of mental capacity would mean that any new will would not stand up in court

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    • #3
      Your sibling can't change the terms of your father's Will. Although changes can be made if affected beneficiaries agree any such change has to be made within two years of death.
      All opinions expressed are based on my personal experience. I am not a lawyer and do not hold any legal qualifications.

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