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Signing a document connected to a will
My dad died about a year ago. My mom is rushing me to sign a paper and get it notarized. It will give all of his inheritance to her. I am not a minor. Being that I know almost nothing about wills and inheritance, what information should I learn before signing this document? I have not seen a copy of the actual will.
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You need to make sure that sadly she isn't trying to screw you out of anything in the will that is yours with this document. Don't put your signature on anything ever someone is trying to ram down your throat that has inplications that could hurt you. Instead have the will explained to you by an independant lawyer from her, the document she insists you sign and do what is recommended by that person with no link to her. I have a feeling she is legally trying to take money and anything you inherted by making you legally forfeit without knowing the will or what you would be signing. Sign nothing regardless of who mom is.
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Do not sign any for legal document before reading the document you are signing for. You might just be signing away something your father left for you.
Since you know nothing of wills I would find an attorney to read the will and the paper your mother wants you to sign and explain to you what you are signing. This should not cost you more than $150.00 for an hour of an attorney's time. The attorney should not be the attorney you mom used to draw up the paper she wants you to sign. Find your own attorney.
If after reading the document the attorney feels your rights are not being violated. That by signing the paper mom wants you to you are not giving up anything your dad left you. You can sign the paper in the office with the attorney witnessing it and most attorneys have Notaries in the office to notarize your signature.
I'm not saying mom is trying to cheat you out of something. But when ever someone rushes me to do something friend or relative. I stop and find an expert to advise me of what action is in my best interest. Which is what I'm advising you to do.
In this instance have a lawyer read the Will and the paper mom wants you to sign. Then listen as the lawyer explains what is written. The lawyer will advise you what to do that is in your best interest. Don't be afraid to ask questions either. Make sure you understand before you sign any legal document.
If you can't afford an attorney go to the legal aid office in your County.
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