How did the Norton family die?

Joseph Norton, 48, along with his wife, Bernadette, and their 14-year-old son died from injuries sustained in a house fire in Pottstown, Pennsylvania. A family of three — a mother, father and their teenage son — have all tragically died in an early morning house fire that enveloped their home, authorities said.

When did my mother leave the property to my brothers?

Q When my mother passed away in 2012, she left her property to me and my three brothers – the deeds have been changed accordingly. One of my brothers has lived in the property for around 25 years.

What happens to your mother’s house after she dies?

Upon your mother’s death, your ownership share increased to and you siblings became 18.75 percent owners in the home. If her intent was to have you own the entire home after her death, there were many ways to handle your situation that would have been better. Obviously it’s too late now, but your mom could have set up a living trust.

What happens to real estate after parents pass away?

Many families mistakenly believe inheriting property is as simple as listening to an official reading of their parents’ will. That may work in the movies, but in reality, real estate inherited via a will is usually subject to the long, complex probate process.

Can you sell your parents home while they are still alive?

The document names your parents as the trustees (allowing them to manage all assets while they are still living), and you as the beneficiary. If you inherit property where there’s a living trust in place, you can bypass probate, avoid some estate taxes, and it sets you up to sell the home immediately.

When was the house for sale after my mother died?

The “for sale” sign was up five days after my mother died. I couldn’t even mourn my mother in peace. Each day, they would call me and harass me about the house. I put my money into this house and so much work throughout the years.

Q When my mother passed away in 2012, she left her property to me and my three brothers – the deeds have been changed accordingly. One of my brothers has lived in the property for around 25 years.

How long has my mother lived in this house?

My mother and I lived in this home for 48 years. My family was raised here, my kids were raised here, I tried to move out, but my mother’s house has an apartment attached. When all of my siblings escaped and made lives for themselves, I was left behind to help keep up the house.

How long has it been since my mom died?

When I find myself getting mysteriously emotional, it’s usually around this time of year. Me and mom. College graduation weekend. This week marks five years since my mom passed away. To say we were “close” is an understatement.