‘When my mom dies, I want complete control of her estate’: I have not spoken to my mother in 20 years, but she owes me for the hell she put me through

When my mom dies, I want complete control of her estate. She owes me. Am I entitled to her entire estate as the last living direct family member? The Moneyist weighs in:

My mother is close to passing. We have not spoken in over 20 years because we don’t get along. We both live in Florida. Since my brother and dad have both passed, I am the only direct remaining family member. My cousin is the only one my mother still talks to in our family.

She has no legal — or moral — obligation to leave you anything in her will. Given that your cousin has been there for her in the final years of her life, it’s possible that she could remember your cousin in her will. Your mother could leave her estate to the dogs and cats home; that is her right, regardless of your history.

“There is a myth that says you should leave just $1 to an estranged child,” according to the Karp Law Firm. “That is bad advice! Beneficiaries have certain automatic legal rights in the estate administration process.” A bequest of even $1 could give a disgruntled child the opportunity to create roadblocks and cause delays, the firm adds.

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