‘I didn’t see how this could happen to my family — until now’: My brother drained $200,000 from my mother’s savings. How can I stop him?

Dear Quentin, I read and hear so much about adult siblings who always got along, but suddenly start fighting among themselves when they are about to inherit their parents’ estate. I didn’t see how this could happen to my family — until now. We’re not at that point, but things are getting tense.

I am the middle child of three. My older sister and I are in our 70s, and my brother is in his early 60s. Our parents were not wealthy, but they were able to sell their farm 10 years ago, and the proceeds have enabled them to comfortably cover all medical, assisted-living and long-term-care costs.  Our parents always told the three of us that they never wanted to be a financial burden to us kids, and that they wanted whatever might remain when they died to be divided among us equally. Their wills indicate that. Dad has since died, and Mom is at a very advanced age. All three of us are married, and none of us has any children or heirs. I am retired and debt-free. My sister is in a similar situation. Neither of us is wealthy, but we feel financially secure. My brother’s financial problems W …

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