My maternal grandfather passed away of natural causes in March. He had created a will in 1995 and not amended it, which clearly defines the division of property after his death between his 3 daughters. As per this will:
1. He has clearly said that after his death his house will be owned by my grandmother and it is upto her how she would like to divide the property.
2. At the same time, he has also stated in the will that:
a. His eldest son is being removed from staking any claims on his property and not being given anything.
b. His younger son who passed away in 1986 was already given his share in the property when alive and therefore his survivors will have no claim in whatever my grandfather has left now.
c. He has clearly divided portions of the house between his 3 daughters.
My question is:
My eldest uncle is a very shrewd man well versed in law and does not think that the daughters should get anything at all in the property. While he and his wife did not take care of my grandfather in his last days, after his passing they are now staying in the house and pushing my grandmother to create a fresh will.
The 3 sisters (my mom and her two sisters) are open to dividing the property in 4 equal shares and give one share to the eldest brother. However, he is claiming that he will contest my grandfather's will if required as he wants the property all for himself.
If he manages to manipulate my grandmother into creating a fresh will (she is also in her 90s and not keeping good health) which excludes the daughters, can the daughters challenge the will in court? My uncle has not really taken care of his parents in his last days, he has been an alcoholic for many years which is why my grandfather excluded him from his will. He is also well to-do. On the other hand, both of my aunts could really use the money since they have financial constraints and it would be a good help.
The property is not ancestral as it was constructed by my grandfather himself in the 1950s/1960s and he returned the 1000Rs he borrowed from my great-grandad to construct the house.
What is the recourse for the sisters if the brother forces grandmom to sign over all the property to him? Will the law help them in any way?