Re: No will; no one named for ownership of house; 5 siblings
Posted by Carol on 8/01/08

On 7/31/08, Paula V. Cooper wrote:
> My Mother died in April, and my neice and daughter were
> living with her before she passed. I am dealing with my
> sisters and brothers not wanting any responsibilities of
> the house unless it sells. I am the eldest of my
> siblings. My youngest sister is threatening to move into
> the house because it is 1/5 hers or moving in her daughter-
> in-law.
>
> I don't know what steps to take to block my sister from
> moving in and or putting my daughter out who, by the way,
> is paying her half of the bills (along with my neice's
> half).
>
> Because no one is answering my e-mails and telephone
> calls, I cannot get in contact them to inform them that I
> think I should be executive of the estate. My youngest
> sister has told my other siblings that she is willing to
> be the executive of the estate, which I believe is a bad
> deal because she has only been clean from "crack" for four
> years.
>
> I would appreciate any assistance or suggestions.
First off, I would say your sister should be commended for
being clean for four years! Crack is highly addictive and to
be off of it for that long shows a real commitment. If there
is no will, most states will allow any suitable person to
administer the estate (they're only executors under a will).
If there's nothing in the estate but the house (no bank
account, money, other property, huge bills etc.) you might b e
able to do this yourself: go the probate court and ask for
the forms that you need to fill out to be appointed. the rest
of the family will be notified of your application, and if
they object a hearing will be held, then someone appointed.
If anyone is objecting or gets an attorney you need one too.
HOWEVER, probate can get sticky and you have to do everything
exactly right. the court personnel are not allowed to give
legal advice, so you really should consult a probate attorney.

Posts on this thread, including this one

• PA: No will; no one named for ownership of house; 5 siblings , 7/31/08, by Paula V. Cooper.
• Re: No will; no one named for ownership of house; 5 siblings, 8/01/08, by Carol.
• Re: No will; no one named for ownership of house; 5 siblings, 8/01/08, by Paula.
• Re: No will; no one named for ownership of house; 5 siblings, 8/01/08, by Susie Q.
• Re: No will; no one named for ownership of house; 5 siblings, 8/01/08, by Carol.
• Re: No will; no one named for ownership of house; 5 siblings, 8/01/08, by Paula.