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WillParkinson

(16,868 posts)
Tue Dec 24, 2024, 10:56 PM Dec 24

My mom died today

It wasn't unexpected. She was eighty years old, and in poor health. She kept telling me she was ready to go. When the nurse called to tell me, however, she dropped a few bombshells.

There are people living in my mom's house who are not related by blood, although she calls them her grandkids. The nurse told me that one of them was listed as having power of attorney for her, even though we have the forms that say we (Paul and I) do. Nurse said we were on there, but now listed as second. So, no clue what that's about since she never told me.

Now we're wondering if she ever changed her Will to include these people. Again, not something she discussed with me, although about six months ago, she asked if we would be willing to let these people have the house (the one I grew up in and has been in our family for more than sixty years). I said no. Paul would like to move in there since it's larger than ours and has a garage, and it's got a bulk of my memories. She said she would give them money then, which I had no problem with.

Now I need to find out if she changed the Will and gave these people the house. It's freaking me out, because I don't want there to be conflict, but I'm not willing to let them keep something my family has always owned. It might make me seem like an ass, but I can't help it.

I called a probate lawyer today, but won't hear back until at least Thursday. So, that's where we are now.

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My mom died today (Original Post) WillParkinson Dec 24 OP
❤️ underpants Dec 24 #1
sounds like you are about to get screwed. Meadowoak Dec 24 #2
I am so sorry to hear your sad and disturbing news today (of all days!) CaliforniaPeggy Dec 24 #3
Fight for it. In her right mind, she wanted you to have the house. SharonAnn Dec 25 #15
Sorry for your loss. You're not being an ass. Stay vigilant. Lochloosa Dec 24 #4
Sorry to read....losing your mom is something only you can experience. OAITW r.2.0 Dec 24 #5
Sorry about your mom... 2naSalit Dec 24 #6
I am so sorry. That's hard, but let her memory be a blessing. surfered Dec 24 #7
Times like these bring out the best in people and the worst. Deuxcents Dec 24 #8
I am sorry for the passing of your Mom. mercuryblues Dec 24 #9
I'm so sorry for your loss. sinkingfeeling Dec 24 #10
I believe that this could be considered a form of elderly abuse if she was coerced or did not TexasTowelie Dec 24 #11
May you have peace, comfort and support. Trellastic Dec 25 #12
I am so sorry for your loss, Will. sheshe2 Dec 25 #13
I'm sorry for your loss KT2000 Dec 25 #14
My condolences for your loss. live love laugh Dec 25 #16
CONTEST THE WILL, IMMEDIATELY, if it has been changed MacKasey Dec 25 #17
Sorry for your loss, Jay25 Dec 25 #18
Did the nurse say what kind of power of attorney it was? There's a medical power of attorney, which is much more limited pnwmom Dec 25 #19
So sorry lonely bird Dec 25 #20
I'm so sorry cate94 Dec 25 #21
"" AllaN01Bear Dec 25 #22
Sad times. Very sorry to hear about the complications too. summer_in_TX Dec 25 #23
Sorry for you loss. essaynnc Dec 25 #24
I am so so sorry. irisblue Dec 25 #25
So sorry for your loss. applegrove Dec 25 #26
Wow, what a mess. pandr32 Dec 25 #27
I am so sorry for the loss of your mom. Hopefully, the "grandkids" will be decent and LoisB Dec 25 #28
Good lord! Sounds like youve got some grifters...i wish the nurse had thought Karadeniz Dec 25 #29
I'm so sorry about your mom. mountain grammy Dec 25 #30
I am sorry for your loss LetMyPeopleVote Dec 25 #31
comdlences DonCoquixote Dec 25 #32

Meadowoak

(6,324 posts)
2. sounds like you are about to get screwed.
Tue Dec 24, 2024, 11:12 PM
Dec 24

When my father passed, I was supposed to be executor, my brother had snuck into my dad's nursing home and had him sign a power of attorney for him. I didn't know any of this until my father's death. At the same time, I learned that he treated himself to dad's saving account, and had cleaned him out to the tune of about $450,000. Dad wasn't in his right mind, but his doctor refused to testify to that. Needless to say, I got screwed bigly.

CaliforniaPeggy

(152,673 posts)
3. I am so sorry to hear your sad and disturbing news today (of all days!)
Tue Dec 24, 2024, 11:12 PM
Dec 24

And it's doubly hard since now you have to wait till after Christmas to do anything at all. I feel your frustration!

And there is no way you're being an ass about all this. That house is part of you as well as part of your heritage.

I hope Thursday gets here soon.

SharonAnn

(13,920 posts)
15. Fight for it. In her right mind, she wanted you to have the house.
Wed Dec 25, 2024, 12:29 AM
Dec 25

I fought for some things after my mother’s death and have never regretted it.

2naSalit

(94,178 posts)
6. Sorry about your mom...
Tue Dec 24, 2024, 11:28 PM
Dec 24

Mine passed on New Year's Eve. I would call the nurse back and tell her to do nothing and let nothing happen - nio money distribution or anything until you have contacted the attorney or at least go there to see what's up in person, which you should do. Something isn't right here. Hope you can resolve it without issues.

Deuxcents

(20,421 posts)
8. Times like these bring out the best in people and the worst.
Tue Dec 24, 2024, 11:35 PM
Dec 24

My mom passed 21 n years ago last week and her wishes were discussed with only one of us..it wasn’t me and I’m the oldest so my other sisters and I were taken back when we were not given any mementos, photos..nothing. After all this time, there’s been no conversation with this sister as she has shut us out. But..we are alive and well and much better off with our memories and not having her in our lives. I hope things work out better for you and I would say, get professional help, especially if you have anything in writing. Sorry for your loss..no time is a better time to experience such grief 🌺

mercuryblues

(15,348 posts)
9. I am sorry for the passing of your Mom.
Tue Dec 24, 2024, 11:36 PM
Dec 24

It makes it worse having to wonder if these people took advantage of her in her final days.

TexasTowelie

(118,010 posts)
11. I believe that this could be considered a form of elderly abuse if she was coerced or did not
Tue Dec 24, 2024, 11:53 PM
Dec 24

have her mental faculties. I would definitely have the disputed POA examined for forged signatures and also verify the date it was signed--the same would also apply to a revised will. The probate attorney should be able to provide some guidance.

My condolences on the loss of your mother.

Trellastic

(67 posts)
12. May you have peace, comfort and support.
Wed Dec 25, 2024, 12:02 AM
Dec 25

Condolences on the passing of your mom. It's sad that you are burdened with having to deal with legal issues during this sad time but may you be able to celebrate her life through the years to come.

sheshe2

(88,658 posts)
13. I am so sorry for your loss, Will.
Wed Dec 25, 2024, 12:06 AM
Dec 25

Expected or not, it hits you hard especially around a holiday.
💙

MacKasey

(1,271 posts)
17. CONTEST THE WILL, IMMEDIATELY, if it has been changed
Wed Dec 25, 2024, 12:30 AM
Dec 25

You need to line up a doctor to attest to her mental facilities.

https://www.nelsonmullins.com/insights/blogs/the-estate-planning-and-probate-litigation-blog/probate-litigation/how-to-challenge-a-will-based-on-incapacity-or-undue-influence

Did the hospital turn your mother 's body for funeral over to these people?

If they are not blood related, I believe that is in your favor

You got a battle ahead

Very sad to hear about your mother but I went into fight mode with your situation

Jay25

(418 posts)
18. Sorry for your loss,
Wed Dec 25, 2024, 12:33 AM
Dec 25

you are doing the right thing. Unfortunately, there are those who take advantage of others. Again, sorry for your loss and good luck.

pnwmom

(109,651 posts)
19. Did the nurse say what kind of power of attorney it was? There's a medical power of attorney, which is much more limited
Wed Dec 25, 2024, 12:34 AM
Dec 25

than a general power of attorney. I hope that's all he got. With a general power of attorney, he could have made financial decisions even while she was alive.

What a mess. I am so sorry, and especially, for the loss of your mother.

lonely bird

(2,006 posts)
20. So sorry
Wed Dec 25, 2024, 12:54 AM
Dec 25

The will and probate stuff just sucks.

Losing your mother this time of year really sucks.

My mom died on Christmas Eve in 1983. She was 58. I still dislike this time of year.

irisblue

(34,514 posts)
25. I am so so sorry.
Wed Dec 25, 2024, 01:21 AM
Dec 25

Loving a Mom is so complex, I am sorry.

Change all the locks as soon as you can

pandr32

(12,379 posts)
27. Wow, what a mess.
Wed Dec 25, 2024, 01:46 AM
Dec 25

I am so sorry for your loss, but also for the ordeal you have to go through while you grieve.

LoisB

(9,079 posts)
28. I am so sorry for the loss of your mom. Hopefully, the "grandkids" will be decent and
Wed Dec 25, 2024, 02:49 AM
Dec 25

realize they have no moral right to your mom's home.

Karadeniz

(23,635 posts)
29. Good lord! Sounds like youve got some grifters...i wish the nurse had thought
Wed Dec 25, 2024, 12:19 PM
Dec 25

to let you know earlier...guess she believed the grandkids story. Worrying about this won't help... try to let the spirit of the season help you cope... I know, I'd find it impossible !!!!

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