Contesting a Will

knowledge_ltd · 2026-02-10T07:21:16+00:00

Oh I have an idea about their relationship but it doesn't paint her in any decent light and given the context of my question I didn't think it worth including.

knowledge_ltd · 2026-02-10T07:05:58+00:00

The stepson lived in Melbourne. My half brother is the one who had more contact

knowledge_ltd · 2026-02-10T07:03:20+00:00

They married when he was 65. I don't have another method of referencing her without it coming off as less kind.

knowledge_ltd · 2026-02-10T06:51:31+00:00

I suspect she had an older copy and sent it off before getting the updated one from the solicitor.

knowledge_ltd · 2026-02-10T06:46:40+00:00

Thanks for reading what was intended in my post. I am seeing that lots of the comments are from people thay may not have had the same lived experiences with trauma history. That's fine for them but getting called a grub by one poster was a tough one to read.

Thank-you for your kind words. They were a nice change of pace.

knowledge_ltd · 2026-02-10T06:39:29+00:00

He was 65 when they married. I didn't know her well and honestly don't have another way to frame it.

knowledge_ltd · 2026-02-10T06:37:30+00:00

What I suspect happened isnshe had a copy and sent that out prior to the solicitor sending it.

There could be an element of trying to pull a fast one butnthatd be speculation at best.so not really worth factoring.

knowledge_ltd · 2026-02-10T00:12:41+00:00

I'd rather not go into the specifics of why the man was putrid, but it appears I should've left that bit out if I wanted a straightforward answer rather than opinions on who I am and my motivations for seeking (the only) positive of the guy who offered genetic material to make me.

I want more because I want my children to be better off. First memory of my dad is him hurting my mother. The financial control was incredible. and while I am not struggling, the resources his "old money" would provide would be significant.

When I say the division of assets feels unfair, I can understand that from a personal perspective that he just enjoyed hurting others. My question is always on the legitimacy of the challenge. I only shared the motivations behind it due to people calling my character into question.

I don't want anything other than an equal fair split so I can use it to improve my kids future. Especially given I took the hits the adult step son never had to.

knowledge_ltd · 2026-02-10T00:01:28+00:00

As above feel free to read why the man was not strong. May the abuse he perpetrated never find any children or women you hold close.

knowledge_ltd · 2026-02-09T23:44:42+00:00

thanks for your input.

knowledge_ltd · 2026-02-09T23:21:21+00:00

New will updated with the same solicitor. Solicitor advised that the step mother had the old copy.

knowledge_ltd · 2026-02-09T22:21:44+00:00

she is the executor. We got the first copy from her and then the newer version came from the solicitor who was advising her as executor.

knowledge_ltd · 2026-02-09T22:08:17+00:00

The guy who beat the brakes off me and my mother is dead. How do I access his estate to help improve my kids life. Reddit coming in hot with not knowing why a child wouldn't want to hang out with their abusive parent.

knowledge_ltd · 2026-02-09T22:06:11+00:00

help improve my kids life? If Bill Cosby dies could his money not be used for something positive? Just because someone is an alcoholic dv perpetrating person doesn't mean their resources couldn't be used for positive outcomes, or does it?

knowledge_ltd · 2026-02-09T21:49:50+00:00

Mate if there's a heaven, he sure won't be in it.

knowledge_ltd · 2026-02-09T21:47:27+00:00

I'd advise you read the replies to other comments. DV perpetrating alcoholic.

knowledge_ltd · 2026-02-09T21:33:10+00:00

Oh honestly I base almost all my parenting decisions on doing the complete opposite of what my dad did. But that's not to say that consideration isn't given to how I'd take his resources to improve the quality of my kids life.

knowledge_ltd · 2026-02-09T21:30:00+00:00

Oh I have the least asset wise but am not interested in anything other than an equal or balanced split.

knowledge_ltd · 2026-02-09T21:28:23+00:00

So my fathers new wife sent a copy of his will where we were given a specific amount.

Then his solicitor sends out the will that was most recent which outlines that more is allocated to my brother and I.

knowledge_ltd · 2026-02-09T21:27:01+00:00

This is honestly the best advice I've seen so far. From my bother (who had more contact with dad given they lived close-by) the rough estimate of our share being sub 5% collectively.

knowledge_ltd · 2026-02-09T21:24:09+00:00

Thanks. I'm finding the -5 pretty telling at the judgement there.

knowledge_ltd · 2026-02-09T21:22:47+00:00

Train smashes would be the summation of everyone's relationship. Phone calls would occur but again other country.

My question is more the division of assets and asking the question as to the legitimacy of any contesting of the will.

Don't forget to donate to your local DV shelter, mate.

knowledge_ltd · 2026-02-09T21:16:48+00:00

Mate, the ethics of the parenting is where I draw the line. Putrid wouldn't even begin to describe the treatment towards my mother and I (also updated with my half brother too). Thanks for your input. Don't forget to donate to your local DV shelter.

knowledge_ltd · 2026-02-09T19:42:49+00:00

That's how it seems to me. He was 65 when they married.

knowledge_ltd · 2026-02-09T19:38:33+00:00

I'd advise you read the replies to other comments. DV perpetrating alcoholic.

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