My family has about six-million dollars in real estate holdings. There are three adult children: me, my 54-year old sister from whom I am estranged, and my 45-year old brother. I get along with him, but he is a pathological liar and has no moral framework. You never know what he's really thinking behind that smile. None of my siblings (or my parents) have an honest bone in their bodies. I am the only honest one in the entire bunch. My parents are both elderly, and my dad is in failing health. This issue has taken on a greater urgency for me.
My parents made *both* my two siblings executors of the trust, since both are attorneys. Although the trust distributes the real estate among all three of us equally, I am overcome with concern that my vindictive sister and lying brother will try to swindle me in some way. I've been ruminating about it a lot lately, especially since I saw a my sister's dishonest and crafty side a few years ago.
I want to be prepared. My guess is that I should establish contact with some kind of "estate" attorney, tell them this story, and see if they think it's a good idea for them to oversee the entire process after my parents have finally passed away. In this scenario, I'd call the attorney immediately after both of my parents have passed away, alert them and have them begin the oversight. What do you think? I need peace of mind that I will be protected, as neither of my siblings can be trusted.
My parents made *both* my two siblings executors of the trust, since both are attorneys. Although the trust distributes the real estate among all three of us equally, I am overcome with concern that my vindictive sister and lying brother will try to swindle me in some way. I've been ruminating about it a lot lately, especially since I saw a my sister's dishonest and crafty side a few years ago.
I want to be prepared. My guess is that I should establish contact with some kind of "estate" attorney, tell them this story, and see if they think it's a good idea for them to oversee the entire process after my parents have finally passed away. In this scenario, I'd call the attorney immediately after both of my parents have passed away, alert them and have them begin the oversight. What do you think? I need peace of mind that I will be protected, as neither of my siblings can be trusted.