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Half siblings knew I existed but never informed aunt - will should have been divided 4 ways

Hannaho · 2022-11-24 13:21:35

I have a strange situation in that my dad's first wife died, and he married again. There are 3 children from first marriage - the youngest is 16 years older than me. My dad was the black sheep of the family so not much contact with his siblings. I grew up with my mum and dad alone. My half-siblings stayed with their…

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#32 04-12-2022 11:38pm
AnRothar

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From a legal perspective it would appear to be a valid will.
3 named individuals.
If the testor had "intended" to include a 4th but only explicitly named 3 the executor must follow what is written.

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#33 05-12-2022 12:04am
AnRothar

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I suspect that from a legal perspective there is no obligation on a parent to advise anyone that they have children.
Nor I suspect is there a requirement for siblings or blood relative's to acknowledge each others existence.
Not nice but.

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