Executing of a Will

Updated on September 07, 2007
D.S. asks from Chicago, IL
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My mom has passed away recently. We've been living in a two unit building with my Mom and her husband. My mom has left her half ownership of this building to my brother and I. However, her husband told me the day after the funeral that he is in no hurry to execute the will. This was fine with me until three days after the funeral he started to date, and recently he told me he plans to get engaged and married to another woman shortly (it is one month since my Moms passing). Her husband and I have always been on good terms. But I am still mourning something terrible and am offended and saddened by his behavior. Since he has moved on in this way, I would like to move on .... have the will executed ASAP and take my portion of the value of the house. He dismissed my request in a nice way and basically told me he would execute the will when he is ready. To complicate matters further, he would like to sell the property to himself at a greatly reduced price (which would reduce the amount of money my brother and I receive, quite significantly. I don't know what to do. Has anyone been in a similar situation? Any advice? Please help.

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C.W.

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Strange, I have never heard of a Will not executed immediately/in a timely manner, upon the death of the person.
That is what a Will is for. It is especially important to do this under YOUR circumstances. Odd that he would think he had a say in another's Will. He does not. I see red flags all over the place.
Absolutely get a lawyer, immediately, and if you need a rec, I can supply one......(I have a close friend whose husband is a prominent divorce attorny and he would know who to call) if you need one.
Do this for yourself AND for your Mother.

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R.C.

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I'm sorry for your loss. I agree, you need to get a lawyer ASAP. His behaviour is suspicious.

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J.G.

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I am sorry for the loss of your mom. I to lost both my parents and it is very hard. Yes get a laywer, the will from your mom states you are to receive something. He can not stay the will. It is to be executed. I agree it sounds like he wants it all. Get a laywer fast. Dont let him take what is yours from your mom.

J.
www.noahbyjodi.com

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S.R.

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Get an attorney ASAP and let the attorney handle it. Sounds to me like your mother's husband wants the cash and wants to move on. He seemslike like he is not to interested in morning your mother or the loss. If you let him drive this he will not give you what your mother intended for you to have. I'm so sorry to sound harsh but who dates and plans to marry within a month? Good luck and sorry for your loss.

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N.S.

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I am so sorry you are having to deal with such a jerk right after the hardship of losing your mom. Unfortunately some people have no class. I actually think he was "secretly" dating this woman while your mother was alive. Sounds way too "coincidental." No one dates another woman 3 days after their wife dies. You need to get a lawyer immediately if you haven't already. (I noticed others gave you similiar advice) He does not deserve a penny more than he bought it for. You need to make sure you get your share in it, if not for the money itself, atleast for the principle. Eeew, people like him piss me off!

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