Family Ties Turn Sour: Questionable Inheritance Raises Red Flags. A Dear Abby reader is sounding the alarm about a potentially explosive family situation, claiming his sister manipulated their mother into naming her as the sole beneficiary of her will. The reader's concerns stem from the fact that his sister has been the primary caregiver for their mother in recent years, but he believes she may have used this position to influence her mother's decision-making. As the reader seeks guidance from the advice columnist, he raises questions about the validity of his mother's will and whether her wishes were truly her own.


This Dear Abby reader thinks his sister coerced his mom into making her the sole beneficiary of her will.