When a sibling dies without a will?

When a sibling dies without a will?

In general, if your sibling dies without a will, you will only inherit if your sibling has no living spouse, domestic partner, child, adopted child, grandchild, or parent. If that’s the case, then surviving siblings are given equal inheritance distributions.

Can a sibling live in the house after the death of a parent?

At his death, or if he decides to leave, you take possession. Your sibling also could retain the right to live in the house if your parents placed the house in a special needs trust.

What did my brother do after mom died?

The day after she died, one of my brothers threatened to sue me for his share of the inheritance. I waited to breathe until probate was over.

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 when a brother or sister inherits a house?

In a perfect world, brothers and sisters would be best friends, but it doesn’t always work out that way. Even if it did, money can strain the best of friendships. If you and your sibling inherit a home, you have a number of options, but most depend on reaching an agreement between you regarding what to do with the property.

The day after she died, one of my brothers threatened to sue me for his share of the inheritance. I waited to breathe until probate was over.

What did my mother leave to my sister?

My mother who died last year left behind a trust with rental properties, cash and investment accounts to all of her three children in equal amounts. My sister was left as executor but immediately joined with another sister to start controlling our mother’s assets.

Who are the children of an aunt or uncle?

Children are presumed to be biological children if they were born during the marriage or have your aunt or uncle’s name on their birth certificate. Adopted children of your aunt or uncle are considered their children. Step-children or foster children are not considered their children.

Do you have to be notified if your aunt or uncle dies?

If your aunt or uncle did not have a will, then you will inherit only if you are “the closest living relative” – only if your aunt or uncle died with no living spouse, descendants (children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren etc.) and parents. Do I have to be notified if my aunt or uncle died?