Is the secrecy surrounding my late aunt’s will a cause for concern?



A will was created by my aunt⁢ and uncle, leaving their estate to their nieces⁤ and nephews equally, with a life tenancy for⁤ her ‍second husband.

“We have never been allowed to see a​ copy of this⁢ will to ‌confirm the life tenancy was actually set up this way or not.” (Photo subject‌ is a ⁤model.) – Getty Images/iStock

Dear Quentin,

My aunt and uncle, without children, established a will where their ⁤six‌ nieces and‍ nephews, including myself, would inherit their Ohio property equally upon their passing. After my uncle’s death, my aunt remarried⁤ but did not revise the will, except for granting​ a life tenancy to her second husband. The nieces and nephews remain as remaindermen and are set ⁢to receive ⁤the property.

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Upon her passing, we were informed by her lawyer that we were​ responsible for taxes and property insurance⁢ while the life tenant‍ resides in the ‍house.⁣ However, we have not been able to review the will to verify the terms of the life tenancy. Is it common⁤ for designated‍ beneficiaries to be denied access…

2024-04-27 16:34:00
Originally published on⁤ finance.yahoo.com

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