16 year old Will

Karenee

Thank you securityguy. The Wills are not DIY, but I don't think a trust was set up in my Dad's Will. I have applied for said Will so we will see.

However, I think he probably "trusted" rather than set up a Trust.

If this is the case, it is sad that his wishes won't be carried out.

Ol_Jay

Karenee wrote: »

However, I think he probably "trusted" rather than set up a Trust.

Father explicitly stated his wishes though?

If this is the case, it is sad that his wishes won't be carried out.

What about coming to an understanding with the brother who is inheriting ? If possible. Could formalise through a deed of variation?

Karenee

Thank you Ol Jay. We have tried that route, but unfortunately, the brother who is inheriting, wants to 'leave out' one of the other brothers. This is what is so unjust and against our Father''s wishes, and my whole reason for pursuing this.

RAS

Just accept what the brother who is inheriting wants. When he dies those of you remaining can do a deed of variation to include the older brother and his descendants.

Karenee

Good plan RAS, but the the brother to inherit is the youngest of us all (by a long way.....) it would be good to sort it out now for the sake of our "issue". I am the eldest and the one with the moral dilemma!

Person_one

Karenee wrote: »

Good plan RAS, but the the brother to inherit is the youngest of us all (by a long way.....) it would be good to sort it out now for the sake of our "issue". I am the eldest and the one with the moral dilemma!

Could you and your other brother who isn't being left out by the youngest just pool your shares and then divide by three? It would mean the youngest got a bigger chunk, but at least one wouldn't be completely in the cold.

Ol_Jay

Karenee wrote: »

Thank you Ol Jay. We have tried that route, but unfortunately, the brother who is inheriting, wants to 'leave out' one of the other brothers. This is what is so unjust and against our Father''s wishes, and my whole reason for pursuing this.

Getting copy of fathers will and the legal advice is very important. Just that i know from very recent personal experience the power of informal family discussion and mediation often with other neutral trusted family members/s as "mediator"