mailto:jason@eckertlawllc.com Disinherited? Ask Questions Before seriously considering a will or trust contest— which could be a long, expensive, and ultimately fruitless undertaking—-it may be worth asking a few questions to put tilings into perspective. If your parents said you were going to receive sometiling and you did not, this could be an issue. If you do not know what tlieir wishes were, it may be harder to argue that you were supposed to receive something. Health-related and long-term care expenses can deplete a lifetime of savings and leave little or no money for inheritance. If your parents lived an active lifestyle with lots of travel and the purchase of big-ticket items, they may have spent your would-be inheritance. Money left to a sibling or another family member or charity might also explain your omission. Next week I’ll discuss red flags that could warrant further investigation. mailto:jason@eckertlawllc.com Disinherited? Ask Questions Before seriously considering a will or trust contest— which could be a long, expensive, and ultimately fruitless undertaking—-it may be worth asking a few questions to put tilings into perspective. If your parents said you were going to receive sometiling and you did not, this could be an issue. If you do not know what tlieir wishes were, it may be harder to argue that you were supposed to receive something. Health-related and long-term care expenses can deplete a lifetime of savings and leave little or no money for inheritance. If your parents lived an active lifestyle with lots of travel and the purchase of big-ticket items, they may have spent your would-be inheritance. Money left to a sibling or another family member or charity might also explain your omission. Next week I’ll discuss red flags that could warrant further investigation.
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