My mums sister died in May 2008?

Question: My mums sister died in May 2008!?

leaving her a sum of money in her will, which we were only informed about today!. Unfortunately, my mum died in July 2008 and we have been told that because my aunt did not mention anyone else in the will, the money goes back into her estate!. Can my brother and I contest this!?
16 hours ago - 3 days left to answer!.
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The money that was left to your mother by her sister should now be allocated as per your mother's will because your mother was alive to inherit when her sister died!. When your mum died this inheritance was part of her estate whether or not it was in her posession!. If your mother did not leave a will then her next of kin is heir

Adair it is not illegal to 'practice law without a licence' in the UK, It is illegal to pass yourself off as a lawyer for remuneration without proper qualification!. And do not assume those of us who answer are not so qualified!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

It depends on the wording of your Aunt's will!. Sometimes there is a clause saying the legacy only stands if the person inheriting outlives the deceased for a set period of time!. This is usually 28/30 days, but your Aunt's could be different!. If there is no such clause, legacy should be passed to your Mum's estate!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

This is a LEGAL question, not a genealogy question!. You have posted this in the wrong forum!.

EDIT: Technically, anyone who says anything about what "will" or "should" happen is practicing law without a license, which is illegal!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

Yes you can, and I would do it!. When you go to a lawyer agree to a percentage beforehand, otherwise you might find yourself paying more than what your inheritance might be paying out!.
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Of course you can!. You'll need a good Lawyer though and it won't be cheap!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

I dont know but Im so sorry I cant imagine losing my mother and Aunt so close togetherWww@QuestionHome@Com

i think this is a question for your solicitorWww@QuestionHome@Com