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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]To answer some questions:

1. My godmother was in perfect mental and very good physical health. She frequently took solo cruises and road trips. For example, one day she called me from upstate NY to tell me she drove up there to spend time with an old friend. Not sure why you all insist on the fact that she was some feeble minded frail old woman who was deliriously laying in bed having someone  drag her hand across the signature line on the will.

2. I have heard with my own ears, my godmother telling her daughter that she shouldn't be so entitled (in a discussion about inheritance) and that she shouldn't expect to inherit much. My godmother was quite wealthy (independently, not through her late DH) but didn't like to let on that she had money. She only did big purchases at Christmas, birthdays and special occasions like graduations, so no one saw her throwing money around on the regular.

3. As much as I don't want to leave Mary without a home, why is it the "moral" thing to split the proceeds of the house with her? Not arguing, just wondering. What's to stop Roy from saying he wants a cut too? [/quote]

Totally believe you re 1 and 2.   Re 3, I suggested earlier that you give both Mary and Roy a cut since they were her children.    It's the moral thing to do because for whatever reason, Mary doesn't seem to be able to take care of herself, and it is very hard for a 50 year old to change much or find a good job.   The time for tough love for Mary was earlier in her life when she had a better shot at success.   Now, she really needs a place to live that she won't get evicted from.   Instead, for you, keeping the whole thing is like winning the lottery.  [/quote]

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