QUESTION
could you please advise of what type of lawyer is needed for will fraud?
Asked on Nov 20th, 2020 on Wills and Probate - Louisiana
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My grandmother was forced to sign a "will" that she did not write nor type under false pretense by one of her sons. my grandmother also has 3 other adult children who were intentionally left out of "will" and the son now owns everything and refuse to rightfully split assets. my grandmother now realize something is wrong and has since been placed in the nursing home by him. my grandmother is elderly however she is aware of the situation. any advise would help.
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Your grandmother can make a new Will. A new Will revokes an old one.
This is cheaper and much more likely to succeed than waiting until she dies and bringing a lawsuit claimining undue influence or fraud, which may be difficult to prove in court.
Answered on Nov 21st, 2020 at 5:09 AM
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