Q&A

Why am I so attached to my little brother?

Why am I so attached to my little brother?

He’s attached to you because you’re the one constant in his life. He probably looks up to you as a mother figure and he desperately needs that at this point in his yoing life. If I were you, and at one point I was you, I was there for my little brother in every way he needed a parent to be.

What happens when a sibling alienates another sibling?

An alienating sibling initially spreads their tainted view of the targeted sibling to other family members.

When does a sibling decide to contest a will?

When a sibling decides to contest a will sparks fly, but when it comes down to brass tacks, the court looks at all of the facts in the case and makes a decision based on what is provable. Most wills are upheld and most sibling disagreements after a parent’s death cool down with time. Is there a will contest in your family?

Can a sibling have a parent’s will overturned?

Your sibling can’t have the will overturned just because he feels left out, it seems unfair, she’s mad at you, or because your parent verbally said he would do something else in the will.

How does an adult sibling interact with their parents?

In general, most adult siblings seek to interact cooperatively in caretaking. They show appreciation for the sibling who bears a larger share of the caretaking responsibilities. With regard to the inheritance, they seek a fair distribution of their parents’ financial and other assets. article continues after advertisement

Why are siblings not signing to open estate?

The siblings won’t sign to select an executor because it seems they don’t trust anyone but themselves. One brother has a judgement against the deceased because of monies owed and may have a chance to get this paid back if the land is sold if he makes a claim after the estate is open.

What to do if one sibling refuses to sign?

You need to consult with an attorney. You need to file the paperwork with the court and provide notice to the sibling. The court can proceed even if the sibling does not sign, both now and in the future.

When do siblings disagree over what to do with a family?

However, I would say that 90% of the time, everything goes smoothly, and families actually come together during their time of grief. That being said, the one area where siblings tend to disagree is when it comes to deciding what to do with the decedent’s home. In most people’s estates, their home is their largest asset in terms of value.

What causes a sibling to have an estrangement?

There are multiple factors that can trigger sibling estrangement: emotional abuse, competition for attention, a long-festering grudge, the death of one or both parents, or something less dramatic such as diverse personalities that have little in common.