Hello,
I have a question regarding a close relative. He has been declared incapable of managing his finances due to a mental health illness and his sister is has guardianship. Their relationship has unfortunately deteriorated over the years.
One particular thing that I want to ask about is whether he can write a will under his current circumstances and have it be valid upon his death. He wants to leave most of his estate to his son, but part of it to the mother of said son to which his guardian simply told him "no", meaning she will give all of it to the son.
This seems wrong to me. Is there anything that can be done about it?
I do not live in Australia myself and have no contact to his sister so it's difficult to get involved directly.
Thanks in advance.
I have a question regarding a close relative. He has been declared incapable of managing his finances due to a mental health illness and his sister is has guardianship. Their relationship has unfortunately deteriorated over the years.
One particular thing that I want to ask about is whether he can write a will under his current circumstances and have it be valid upon his death. He wants to leave most of his estate to his son, but part of it to the mother of said son to which his guardian simply told him "no", meaning she will give all of it to the son.
This seems wrong to me. Is there anything that can be done about it?
I do not live in Australia myself and have no contact to his sister so it's difficult to get involved directly.
Thanks in advance.