Mom Left Me the House. What Do I Owe My Brothers?
Six months later, my brothers sent a letter accusing me of theft, coercion, emotional blackmail, mismanaging my mother’s funds
and using my ill health as a way to bilk her of money.
I respect that health issues are private, and I would not want to jeopardize his or her employment,
but I also deeply regret a previous situation when I noticed signs of a serious health issue in a relative for an entire year (but didn’t say anything) before she was diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer.
As I listened to these two years of audio recordings, I noticed stark and progressively worsening vocal changes
that surely indicate a health issue but might not be noticed on a day-to-day basis.
My mother had used her money to make her home safer and more accessible: new stairs, railings, a new bathroom.
I took good care of our parents, and even though my mother was critical and difficult, I was kind to her and helped her in any way I could.
I can’t give you legal advice, but you’ve conferred with two lawyers who plainly don’t think your siblings stand a chance.