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If my Dad left a will, can my stepmom change that will after he passed? Pls read on..Thanks :)

My dad passed away 4yrs ago. After he passed my stepmother gave my 2 sisters, my brother & myself $10 000 each. She also have my stepbrother (her son) $18 000, not sure as to why he received more but anyway.. When she originally told us that we were receiving the money she said she was going to give it to us in one lump sum but then changed her mind repeatedly & actually ended up holding onto mine & my younger sisters (26 at the time) & we had to call her every time we needed some of it. So basically, it felt like she was trying to control us. This was 3yrs ago & I have since stopped speaking to her for numerous reasons. When my Dad passed away she told me that when she passes I am included in the will (I thought I may not have been as myself & my dad had a big falling out when I was younger, which was resolved years before he passed). 6 months later she said that I don't get money but there's money left for my kids, a few months after that she said that neither my kids or myself were getting anything & backwards & forwards for a couple of years. So, what I'm wanting to know is is it possible that she's been changing the will now that he's passed? Or, can she not do that? I don't understand it. Also, originally, all of their joint money/house/expensive items were going to be split in 1/2 in their will with 50% going to myself & my 3 siblings & the other 50% going to my stepbrother. My stepmother did not contribute financially after she married my Dad so it doesn't seem right that my stepbrother (who is not my fathers son) gets 50%... I honestly don't care about receiving any money when she passes, I am just interested to know his it works though. Sorry for my long story & sorry if I've confused anyone... Thanks for the help :)

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Go to the Office of the Probate court .

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Thanks :)
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anytime -- quit dancing with her
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You need to talk to your lawyer.

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Thanks for the advice Deb :)
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You're welcome. Good luck.
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I talked to my step mom about that a while ago and she told me something like that could never happen. That's outrageous how she messed with the stuff your dad left to you.

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You're right.. It was outrageous. She kept changing her mind & holding it over us. It got to the point where I wished she hadn't given it to us at all for all the trouble & drama it caused. Thanks for answering :)
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Legally no. You need to get a lawyer and challenge her control of your fathers estate and demand a copy of the original will from his lawyer.

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Thanks for answering auxarcs.. Though, I don't know if I'll bother, I'm not fussed over getting any money, I just wanted to know if she could do all these things. I don't want to tarnish my dads memory by getting courts involved & fighting over money. She either does the right thing & fulfills his wishes or she doesn't, I'm not going to force her. Thanks for the advice :)
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Jucks , I can see your point but think of it for your kids. She is in the wrong... Isn't there some good way you could use that money... That's ridiculous and she is counting on the fact that you'll back off. You are not tarnishing your dads memory, you are doing what he wanted. See a lawyer J!

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Thankyou Bubblious, good advice. I have never thought of it that way. It just seems so dirty & crass to fight over money that way. She should just do the right thing & it sickens me that she's not, just proves to me what I've pretty much always thought of her. You've given me something to think about, Thankyou :)
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You're welcome!! Really, I'd fight it.
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I'm considering it because of what you said. My dad was fairly well off so that money for my kids could be a house deposit for them when they're older. It would certainly be a good start in life... They shouldn't miss out just because she's selfish & nasty. Thanks Bubb, you put a different light on matters :)
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