QUESTION
What do we need to remove our alcoholic sibling to the will of my grandmother?
Asked on Dec 19th, 2016 on Estate Planning - California
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There were talks prior to remove my alcoholic sibling who has lost all his jobs from my grandmothers will. Before anything could get done she passed away. My family wants to know if we can remove him from the will so he cannot receive money and spend it on drugs.
3 ANSWERS
Edwin K. Niles
No.
Answered on Feb 16th, 2017 at 5:45 AM
You may not remove your sibling.
Answered on Feb 16th, 2017 at 5:44 AM
No! As soon as she died, the Willis written in stone. You can not change any of the provisions nor put any restrictions on him. Sit down with him and tell him that if he blows the inheritance on drugs and alcohol, none of you will give him a penny, and make him believe it. Perhaps tell him you will pay or pay a part of his getting treatment. He is not going to change unless he really wants to; you owe him nothing. Point out to him how little he will get once he uses up all the money, assuming he can get some type of government assistance.
Answered on Feb 16th, 2017 at 5:44 AM