by admin » Thu Jul 19, 2007 7:13 pm
I am an adult and "only child" whose father remarried 6 months after my mother died. That was three years ago. Although we live within ten miles of one another, I have not seen or heard from him. He was annoyed that I was not ready to meet his girlfriend 2 mos. after my mom's death, so he has pretty much turned his back on me (and his adult grandaughter). I know he has rented out his house and that he lives in the house my stepmother (who is, according to him, VERY wealthy) has. Six years ago I recieved a copy of a Will that left everything to me (house,etc) in the event my dad died after my mom. What, if any rights do I have in inheritance? Does another Will, leaving everything to his new wife automatically shut me out? I am not sure our relationship will ever be better, it was not very good all my life and was strained even further by my mom's long illness. At the time of my mom's death I was in the first few months of trying to get a just diagnosed medical condition (Rhumatoid Arthritis) under control. In other words, I was ill, unable to walk. I think my dad wants nothing to do ANOTHER sick person as I am now better, but on disability. Thank you for any advice. I live in California.