Hello all. Been a long time since I've posted, but always reading.
My Mom is experiencing some really hard times. Her husband, my step Dad, died unexpectedly last August, without a signed will, and she has been battling with his two sons. They were married maybe five or six years. He was a very successful rancher in the area with several thousand acres, a rare coin collector, and "worth" a large amount of money.
Last Saturday, after having a locksmith open one of the many safes, they found a signed will dated 1971. Moms attorney stated the will is legal, so she may possible get nothing, everything going to his two sons. According to Moms attorney, the Judge has the authority to give, or not to give, her some spousal compensation.
Thankfully, she owns the house they lived in. She is 82 years young, and full blood Cajun, so she is tough. But this has tested her to the max!
I can hear it in her voice, she's tired.
If you guys don't mind, please include her in your prayers. She has worked so hard to honor her husbands wishes, but since he never signed the updated will, it doesn't matter.
It makes my heart hurt to watch her go through this.
Thanks
Patrick