What to do if my sister has been living with mom and dad for the last 5 years rent free and seems to be controlling their estate?
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What to do if my sister has been living with mom and dad for the last 5 years rent free and seems to be controlling their estate?
Meanwhile, she maintains a full-time job outside the house. Soon after mom passed away, my sister decided with the advice from an attorney, to start paying herself $15 an hour without consulting any of the other siblings. I believe she is now in the process of getting the house put in her name as my father, who suffers from Alzheimers, seems to be getting to the point where he will not be able to live at home. She has been very secretive about her dealings with the attorney. We cannot request any legal documents from him without her approval.
Asked on October 16, 2013 under Estate Planning, Florida
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 10 years ago | Contributor
Okay this all sounds like a great case of undue influence and you and your siblings need to consult your own lawyer about having one of you apponited as the conservator or guardian of your Father and his estate and going after her for her seemedly fraudulent dealings. Please, go and speak with some one. Soon. Good luck.
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