My boyfriend is 19 and his grandma, who had dementia, recently passed away. His aunt, who cared for her, is now trying to pressure him into waiving his rights to $9000 he was supposed to inherit from the original will. The will was rewritten a month before her death, cutting everyone else out. His aunt sold the house before his grandma passed, and now he’s summoned to court over this. Does she have any right to retaliate if he refuses?
Unless she had power of attorney to sell the property, that could have been illegal. The new will being made under questionable circumstances (like dementia) could also be contested. He should go to court and let the judge decide.
There’s nothing she can sue him for. If she’s asking him to waive the money, it probably means the new will is in jeopardy. He should definitely not waive his rights.
He needs to consult a probate attorney, especially since the sale of the house and the new will are both questionable. It’s crucial to have legal representation.
His best move is to stand firm in court. The aunt seems to be trying to secure what she can before the will is contested. He should not sign anything away.
Make sure he has evidence that the new will was created while grandma was not mentally capable. That could help him revert to the old will.