Inheritance problems ahead ?

savingmummy

i have looked in search and can`t find the thread, BUT there was a good advice thread here before xmas on how to write a will with how to ensure the will is written well and do`s and don`ts to help incase of disputes.

I`m guessing there is an issue regarding the half child hence there being a problem.

Mojisola

jetta_wales wrote: »

It depends on who's name the house is in. If it is in just your fathers name then even if he was to pass away before your mother then the house would still go to his children (including the one from another mother) after your Mum has died.

This isn't right.

If the house was only in the father's name and he died first, then either a will would be followed or the intestacy rules.

Under the intestacy rules, his wife would inherit the first £250,000 and a life interest in half of the remainder. The other half of the remainder would be divided between his children, in this case including the half-sibling.

When the mother died, her estate would be distributed, again, either according to a will or the intestacy rules. Assuming that she didn't remarry, her estate would be divided between her children. The half-sibling is not one of her blood relations and so would not benefit from her estate.

hundredsandthousands_2

Thanks Plans , you are correct
I have not seeked to exclude my half sibling and feel uncomfortable about the whole thing, I will respect my parents wishes -even if they left it all to charity. But I also feel protective to my mother , who has been hurt enough and would hate for her to be hurt all over again, I want her to know the full facts - what ever they are, so she will be prepared.

Funny how people think the worst in people.

savingmummy

hundredsandthousands wrote: »

Thanks Plans , you are correct
I have not seeked to exclude my half sibling and feel uncomfortable about the whole thing, I will respect my parents wishes -even if they left it all to charity. But I also feel protective to my mother , who has been hurt enough and would hate for her to be hurt all over again, I want her to know the full facts - what ever they are, so she will be prepared.

Funny how people think the worst in people.

i`m in a very similar situation so understand totally!
I`ve been called alsorts and it isn`t even me writing the will or making the decisions:rotfl:

meritaten

Its a difficult situation OP. What does your dad say about it? you say you have spoken to mum - but what does dad say? has he not made a will thinking his wife will automatically inherit? (not always so). would he like to leave your half sibling something but is afraid your mum would be hurt? sounds to me like you need to speak to dad and then get mum and dad together and sort out wills for each of them. because as the situation stands it looks like someone will get hurt, that could be you, your mum or your unknown sibling.

Mojisola

meritaten wrote: »

has he not made a will thinking his wife will automatically inherit? (not always so).

What would be the circumstances for a spouse not to automatically inherit?

hundredsandthousands_2

meritatan, you are spot on , I think this is the problem.
When the child was born my mother had a serious breakdown,
It was then brushed under the carpet and never spoken about.

My mother was telling me that my father said
its all being left to me and my sis , BUT I wonder if he is keeping my mother happy by saying that ? This is why there is
no will - its a taboo subject.

This is why I feel uncomfortable, someone will get hurt.
The house is in both their names.

bazzer100

Providing he writes a will clearly stating who he wants the money to go to, you should be ok. i don't think you get many CSA claims after death thank god. hope all goes well for you, all the best, Harry.

puddy

is your father's name on the birth certificate for the other child? does this make a differency in intestacy (or whatever its called?)

McKneff

My apologies OP, It was just an impression I got from when you said 'this person'

I know you are loyal to your mum and feel for her myself, but do yu have any desire to see this
half sister/brother, obviously not with your mothers knowledge, have you had any thoughts that this
sibling is thinking that 'I have a half sister and brother that I have never met. Im a typical peacemaker so
i tend to look at things from both points of view. Do you have any personal point of view (and Im not
talking about money)