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[quote=Anonymous]You should talk to a lawyer, but your mom could probably challenge a new will disinheriting her if it was done in the last few years after his mental deterioration began. Does your mom have a copy of a prior will that left the house to her? How recent was it?

Your mom should consult an attorney and also document everything she can. Collect everything related to the purchase of the house, as well as when your mom bought out your dad after the divorce, including letters or emails that may indicate longterm plans for the house. Your mom should also collect all information about your grandfather's medical care, including especially anything documenting his mental state and decline, medications he has been on that could be impacting his behavior and state of mind, etc.

She should tread carefully with the siblings but to answer your question -- yes, the siblings could agree to just let your mom inherit the house without forcing her to buy them out. The easiest way would be if everyone petitioned to have the estate observe the earlier will leaving it to your mom. If the siblings just agree the earlier will should prevail, a court is very likely to just permit that, especially if the more recent will was created after your grandfather's mental decline began.

It's also possible he has not actually drafted a new will, and is just talking. If there is any way to find out if he has a new will, I'd start there. Your mom's worry may be for nothing if it turns out he hans't changed the will since your grandmother died.[/quote]

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