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Is there something I can do legally?
When my dad died it was in his Will to leave the house and land to me, however my mom was still living so that didn’t happen. Well she got her Will redone after he died and she left me the house and land in her Will. Two years ago when all of us siblings got together at my mom’s house she handed us a copy of her Will to read to make sure nobody had any issues with anything that was in it. It read that I was left the house and land and the utility sheds. My brothers had no issue with anything and neither did I. So for 2 years I knew I was going to be left the property and really even before that because even before my dad died, he and my mom had told me what was in their Wills. My mom called me yesterday to tell me she redone her Will and is not leaving me the house and land. Is there any type of legal action I can take against her?
Asked on August 17, 2018 under Estate Planning, Georgia
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
No, there is no legal action you can take. Wills may be freely revised, changed, voided, etc. at any time, for any reason, before the testator's death (the "testator" is the person making the will). Prior wills have no effect or power, and the testator's promise that she would leave you something is not binding or enforceable. Only the final will (if any) in place when the testator passes away counts, not prior wills or promises.
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