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Originally Posted by honkylips
Anybody else creeped out by arguing over the will of somebody who is still alive?
Maybe just "buy" the guns from your dad now?
Maybe focus on other things, like spending time with your dad, and with other loved family members, and not worrying about your bro-in-law, who will likely continue to be an a-hole, no matter what.
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No. I have seen these scenarios set-up more than I ever care to. IF Bro-in-law ends up stealing one of the guns, the OP will be in a terrible position -- does he report it as a theft? Does he let it slide? There's no good "out" for the OP, IF Bro-in-law gets his hands on the guns, or other stuff for that matter.
Bro-in-law has already showed his ass - that's actually a plus for the OP. The OP should keep his mouth shut, not telegraph what he intends on doing and then make sure anything of Dad's that is valuable is secured.
My guess is that the Spouse is the Executor, but if she dies first, then the OP may be the executor. He needs to understand this now. Not later. Talk to Dad about it. I doubt Dad will be offended and probably would like it that his son is taking an interest.
I can't tell you how many times after one Spouse dies and the other Spouse is in a vulnerable way - emotionally and maybe physically. That's when the vultures swoop in and take whatever they can get their grubby hands on. Often this is done not by the blood relatives, but by their husbands and wives. The OP is right to be concerned.