What can I do to keep my stepbrother from taking over his mother’s assets from my dad now that she has passed?
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What can I do to keep my stepbrother from taking over his mother’s assets from my dad now that she has passed?
Asked on October 8, 2014 under Estate Planning, Texas
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 9 years ago | Contributor
Is you Dad in need of a guardian or conservator? If your step brother is taking advantage of him - or you think that he will - then you need to apply to the courts to be the conservator of his estate. That would protect his assets. If he is of sound mind maybe just talk to him and discuss your concerns and maybe start a little estate planning like putting the assets in to a trust and appointing an independent trustee. Good luck.
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