Young adult trying to get grandparent to change will

[WhatWouldYouDoooooo]

What would you say or do if a young adult you knew was trying to get their 90+year old grandparent to change will in their and their siblings' favour in order to manage family finances themselves. This is happening to a family I know of.

If you have proof and are prepared to take the flack.. because there will be flack.. tell several family members... this covers your back and means that surely somebody will intervene..??

It's a school parent so I don't know the grandparent or rest of family.

Sorry I know you mean well but it’s not your place to get involved.

How did you acquire your knowledge? It’s a tough one but actually I think it’s appropriate to share your knowledge with the family concerned if you feel you can weather the fallout. In their shoes, I would want to be told.

Depends on the wider circumstances.

They and their siblings may be the only family this person has left and they might be concerned about a new gardener/handyman/whoever on the scene who they suspect has ulterior motives.

If they're from a big family and are deliberately trying to get their cousins excluded from the will, then that's another story.

@WhatWouldYouDoooooo When you say change their will that is one thing - so yes I can sort of understand that if Granny is liable to leave all her money to a sweet talking gardener - until probate no-one can manage the 90 year old GP money unless they have POA . That said this is very much a matter for the immediate family IMHO. If the DGCs are trying to get her to cut people out of her will - another matter. But again , unless you are have a relationship where you can talk to Granny - it's hard to se what you could do or are entitled to do - - whilst understanding your worry.

That is my understanding but I am not a lawyer so best to ask someone else.

I've been advised not to get involved by fellow parent who knows a bit more about them and the mother.