wills

My brother was executor of our father’s estate. He delayed selling assets for years and is now claiming “expenses” for his time. Can I challenge that?

You expect the executor of a will to handle things responsibly. But if the estate takes years to settle and he starts charging expenses You’re right to question his actions.
October 28, 2025 Miles Rook

My parents are in their 70s without wills, but when I suggest that they make one, they accuse me of trying to take advantage of them. Now what?

If your parents are still without a will in their 70s, it’s important to recognize that fear and loss of control often fuel their resistance to making one.
October 20, 2025 Sammy Tran

As Dad’s executor, I let my brother have his inheritance before probate. He wired it all to a woman he met online and the estate owes taxes. Now what?

If you are the executor and distributed funds to heirs before the estate cleared probate, you may be facing serious consequences. We look at ways to recover the situation.
October 10, 2025 Sammy Tran

I loaned $15K to my son to cover medical expenses but instead of paying me back, he bought a new car, calling the loan “his inheritance." Now what?

You lent your son $15,000 for medical expenses, but when he recuperated from his health problem, he bought a new car and dismissed repayment by calling it “his inheritance.” Let's see what options you have to fix this situation.
September 17, 2025 Sasha Wren

I inherited $80K from my mom. My siblings want me to share the money, but the will names me as sole beneficiary. They threatened to sue. What now?

You inherited $80,000 as sole beneficiary of your mother’s will, but your siblings are demanding a share and threatening a lawsuit. We review your options.
September 16, 2025 Jane O'Shea

I inherited 60K$ from my dad before his debts were paid. I have to return the money, but I already spent it to pay my credit card debt. Now what?

You received $60,000 from your dad before his estate’s debts were settled. You used the money to pay off credit cards, only to find out creditors to the estate have to be repaid first. What options do you have?
September 10, 2025 Alex Summers