Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Indiana

My mother died a month ago in Indiana. She was legally married. She had a will that indicated my sister and I only (not husband), we are her life insur benes, she left handwritten notes (and told many) she wanted her vehicle to go to her disabled sister upon her passing -- her husband traded it in for his own benefit. Do her hand written and verbal wishes do anything in this case?


Asked on 6/21/11, 3:04 pm

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Burton Padove Indiana and Illinois Lawyer, Burton A. Padove

Please accept my condolences. Your posting is a bit unclear. However, her verbal and handwritten notes have no effect. However, there may be grounds for a turst to be imposed. Her husband may have rights under the Indiana Code for a share notwithstanding the will language. It sounds like you shoudl consult an attorney in person.

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Answered on 6/22/11, 4:11 am


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