This guy I know is the youngest of four brothers. He has sisters too.

Apparently, when his father died the family business went to the eldest brother (which I am told is normal). The mother has since passed away and this guy lives in the old family home. However, he now says that he wants to take his right from the business before the eldest brother signs it over to his son who is about to marry.

The eldest brother lives like a millionaire. The next brother works at the family business and doesn't do too bad, although he isn't rich.

Here is the problem. This guy says he needs money to hire a lawyer to take his rights. Is this a normal case for Egyptians? Can it be true? or is it a simple scam to get money from me?

I am, of course, depending on some truth from caring people out there.

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Originally posted by Plunkett:
Hi I need some advice about Egyptians and inheritance rules.- Let me give some background info first.

This guy I know is the youngest of four brothers. He has sisters too.

Apparently, when his father died the family business went to the eldest brother (which I am told is normal). The mother has since passed away and this guy lives in the old family home. However, he now says that he wants to take his right from the business before the eldest brother signs it over to his son who is about to marry.

The eldest brother lives like a millionaire. The next brother works at the family business and doesn't do too bad, although he isn't rich.

Here is the problem. This guy says he needs money to hire a lawyer to take his rights. Is this a normal case for Egyptians? Can it be true? or is it a simple scam to get money from me?

I am, of course, depending on some truth from caring people out there.

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Plunkett

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Originally posted by Plunkett:
Hi I need some advice about Egyptians and inheritance rules.- Let me give some background info first.

This guy I know is the youngest of four brothers. He has sisters too.

Apparently, when his father died the family business went to the eldest brother (which I am told is normal). The mother has since passed away and this guy lives in the old family home. However, he now says that he wants to take his right from the business before the eldest brother signs it over to his son who is about to marry.

The eldest brother lives like a millionaire. The next brother works at the family business and doesn't do too bad, although he isn't rich.

Here is the problem. This guy says he needs money to hire a lawyer to take his rights. Is this a normal case for Egyptians? Can it be true? or is it a simple scam to get money from me?

I am, of course, depending on some truth from caring people out there.

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1- ask for details about the family business and the brother that lives like a millionaire
2- if he hides information drop the man
3- if he does give you information suggest he sells anything he can to hire a lawyer

NOTE:
In Egypt people REALLY help each other, I mean close friends will come up with a reasonable amount for a friend. It is very common.
BUT................
A man asking for money from a woman and a stranger (you are not family) is not something considered very 'manly' or very appreciated in Egypt. Although some do it ~ I would not trust that attitude too much ~ there are exceptions to this, of course.
Nevertheless, based on my knowledge, a genuinely decent and proud Egyptian man does NOT 'take' money from a woman, let alone a stranger!

An Egyptian man, borrowing money from a woman, or getting into partnership with a woman for business purposes is more frequent lately, but you have to really check that individual inside out!

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Originally posted by Plunkett:
Hi I need some advice about Egyptians and inheritance rules.- Let me give some background info first.

This guy I know is the youngest of four brothers. He has sisters too.

Apparently, when his father died the family business went to the eldest brother (which I am told is normal). The mother has since passed away and this guy lives in the old family home. However, he now says that he wants to take his right from the business before the eldest brother signs it over to his son who is about to marry.

The eldest brother lives like a millionaire. The next brother works at the family business and doesn't do too bad, although he isn't rich.

Here is the problem. This guy says he needs money to hire a lawyer to take his rights. Is this a normal case for Egyptians? Can it be true? or is it a simple scam to get money from me?

I am, of course, depending on some truth from caring people out there.

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