Crap like this pisses me off. I am, as usual of two minds on how to proceed in such a situation (I forsee a blood bath when my dad dies). The first says, just give her the f-ing money and then inform her that you will never speak to her again, that all post will be returned, and all phone calls summarily hung up. The second says, go to court, inflict as much emotional and financial damage as possible. I would spend every penny in court to assure she saw none of it and had to incurr her own costs. The estate has the right to spend itself in defense of the will, Chris' mother does not unless she wins, so Chris' efforts will cost him nothing (other than recieving the money). Of course, the refusal of contact follows just as strongly.
When family members choose money over family I firmly believe in making them feel the full and undilluted effects of that choice. I am also a cold, mean, unforgiving bastard, so I expect Chris will find a better way
Hope you had a fun time drinking
:king: Snow Dog