Can Nephew take over Grandmother's house?

[pidirene]

What is the name of your state?What is the name of your state? Delaware
My Mother is unable to take care of herself. She is immobile and needs assistance with her care. My Nephew and his wife just recently moved in with my Mother so that some one would be there for her in the evenings. My mother pays all the bills except for their groceries. My mother has left the house in her will to her five daughters. Someone advised us that since my Nephew is living there he can contest the will and seek ownership. Is this correct?

"...Someone advised us that since my Nephew is living there he can contest the will and seek ownership. Is this correct?..."

Stop listening to legal advice in the coffee shop. Nephew could very well ask for money for taking care of grandma, but that doesn't mean he gets the house.

It's time for you all to gather around grandma and make sure she is taken care of and that no one fiddles with that will.

[HomeGuru]

Coffee shop rumors, wives tales and urban legends.

[tarajean118]

I would question why a women who has 5 daughters needs a nephew and his wife to help take care of her. Are any of the children offering to help, maybe the nephew deserves the house afterall.

[pidirene]

Originally Posted by tarajean118

I would question why a women who has 5 daughters needs a nephew and his wife to help take care of her. Are any of the children offering to help, maybe the nephew deserves the house afterall.

Good Grief! This is the first time I have posted this sight seeking advice. My sisters and I are very devoted to my mother. One lives out of state, I live 1.5 hrs away, another 1 hr away. The other two live near by and work and have families. However, they go by everyday, take her to her appointments, have her over for dinner when possible, which due to her immobility is now not possible. In order to not put my mother in a nursing home which we know will surely shortern her life with us, we have someone who comes in with her during the day and my nephew in order to save money for a new home was willing to stay so that someone would be there in the evening. It is so easy to be harsh without having the full details. My nephew has also been offered a monetary incentive to stay with my mother to help him and his family obtain a home in the future. We are trying every creative avenue we can before committing her to a home. I just had a simple question I needed on advice on.

"... I just had a simple question I needed on advice on...."

There is no such thing as "simple" with lawyers.

Anyway, all these questions we have been asking are very relevant to YOUR question.

I have seen this same situation and tarajean118's comments are relevant. We just want you to think about all these things to protect your interests.

[BlondiePB]

Originally Posted by seniorjudge

I have seen this same situation and tarajean118's comments are relevant. We just want you to think about all these things to protect your interests.

And to protect your mother's assests. Please make sure the nephew is paid by a check with his name on the check. This will leave a papertrail should anyone have any questions.

Originally Posted by pidirene

Good Grief! ... I just had a simple question I needed on advice on.

You don't know my wife, do you? She says this very same thing to me about six times a day....

[Florid-aise]

Originally Posted by seniorjudge

You don't know my wife, do you? She says this very same thing to me about six times a day....

"When are you going to take the trash out?" is only one example.

OP, please feel free to vent.

Look around this site and experience wonderful examples of pure assinine commentary.

What you are experiencing here, isn't.

[HomeGuru]

Good one....