Does a newly discovered half-sister have any rights to mom’s estate?

4 weeks ago 10

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Paula may need to recommend that her mother make a will, not just to reduce taxes, but to appoint an estate executor who can navigate any potential conflicts or issues.

Q. I found out last year that I have a half-sister my mom put up for adoption before I was born. Thanks to an ancestry search this person has found my mom. My mom and I are not close and she doesn’t have a will. She’s 83 years old and lives in British Columbia. My sister made it clear she wants a relationship with my mom but not with me. In fact, her behaviour leads me to believe she wants money. I know there’s not much I can do about it now but I am wondering what rights she has? And what happens in th...

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