‘He’s afraid to upset her’: I’m executor of my 78-year-old friend’s estate. He has $500K and owns a home with his girlfriend of 20 years. Will his child and grandkids lose out?

“They purchased their house for $360,000, and it is now valued at nearly $700,000. He would like to downsize to a condo due to his health, but she is reluctant as she has custody of two grandchildren.”