When did my mum leave half of her house to me?

Our mum died last march – 2010. Up until her death she lived in her house with my younger brother. She made her will on the last minute, literally her death bed, and it said that the house was to be split 50/50 between me and my brother. When she died, he stayed in the house and we said we’d talk about what we were going to do a little later.

What happens if step mother wants to sell house?

If it is the case that your father and step-mother owned the property as tenants in common and your step-mother decides to sell the house, you would be entitled to a 50 per-cent share of the sale proceeds if in his Will your father left his half share interest in the property to you.

When does a wife get half the House?

In your case, you purchased the home about a month before getting married, therefore, if there is any equity, she will be entitled to half of it.

Can a woman have half interest in a community property?

Yes and no. Community property is property acquired during the marriage, regardless of titling. However, her half interest is only in equity on the home, not half the entire value of the home. Same with retirement, only 1/2 of what has accrued the last four years…

When did my mother leave me the House?

Three years ago, my mother died suddenly, and I inherited her home and all its contents. The day after she died, one of my brothers threatened to sue me for his share of the inheritance.

When did my sister sell her parents house?

– MarketWatch My sister sold our parents’ home and pocketed the cash—what should I do now? My parents both passed away: my dad in 2004 and my mom in 2012. Dad had put their house in my youngest sister’s name before he died. It was in their will that, if anything were to happen to them, their house was to be sold and split between the kids.

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.

How old was Jan ferry when she inherited the House?

When Jan Ferry-Waxman, 57, and her three siblings inherited the family home in Sodus Point, N.Y., they weren’t keen on selling it. Forabout the past 30 years, the house had been the gathering place for family get-togethers. The Ferry children’s solution?

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.

How long did my mum want my brother to live in the House?

Our mum made her will literally on her deathbed 4 days before she died and the solicitor specifically asked her how long my brother could live in the house and I wanted to say 18 months but didn’t feel I could do to the circumstances. I am demented with worry about it all.

What should I do after my mom passed away?

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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.

What did my mother do after she died?

A lawyer friend told me to ignore their threats and to tell them I would honor her will. My mother’s lawyer, who drew up the will, agreed with that advice. After her death, I moved into her home and slowly began fixing it; so many things needed work.

When did my 94 year old mom die?

I am sorry, mum! I lost my 94-year-old Mom July 19, 2019. I helped her the past 5 years to stay in her house as long as possible, but her dementia and frailness was a serious concern, so I arranged for her to go to Long Term Care. She was always a stubborn mule and this was no easy transition for her.

When did my mother die and how did I feel?

Whatever people tell you, it is hard, buddy. That bond will never leave, and your mum would want you to be happy so she can be happy in the afterlife. Even now I feel I have no energy most days. I just stop in my tracks and think about my mum. My only parent, my mother passed away April of 1984. I remember it like it was yesterday and always will.

When did my mom pass away from sepsis?

My mum passed away July 10th last year with sepsis and dementia. Every day I miss her and feel guilty for getting angry and upset with my mum. Everybody tells me I should be proud of myself for looking after my mum for 3 years and that I didn’t put her in a care home and she is free from this disease.

How old was my mom when she died?

My mom was my best friend, and at twenty years old, I needed her too much to lose her. She simply had to come home. Six weeks later, my brother called. Right up front he said he loved me—a sure sign bad news was coming.

When did my dad leave half of the house to me?

My dad died three years ago, leaving me his half of the house and making me his executor, along with my mother. My brother remained in the house. After my dad’s death my mother had a stroke and was hospitalised for some months.

How many kids did grandma have before she died?

Our grandma died the year before and had 6 kids, but she stated in her will that the elder son who lived with her would have 6 months after her death to find alternative housing and then the house was to be sold and divided between her children. Thankfully her elder son passed away a year before her so this didn’t happen.

What happens to my mother’s estate when she dies?

If your mother had a spouse at the time of her death, then the distribution of her estate depends upon the ownership and titling of her assets. Generally, the majority of her assets would pass to her surviving spouse. Children or grandchildren may inherit a smaller share.

What happens to a house when the mother passes away?

Another sad story involved an elderly woman with a highly appreciated California house who decided to add her nearby daughter as joint owner. Say this house had appreciated from the $100,000 purchase price to $1 million. When the mother passed away, the daughter became full owner, but as half owner, she received only half of the step-up.

Who is entitled to inherit from my mother’s estate?

Distant relatives may inherit property, but only when close relatives don’t exist. If your mother was single, then you and your siblings as well as any surviving parents (if only one parent died), will receive your mother’s assets.

What did my mom inherit when her mother died?

Her portfolio, however, wasn’t doing as well. In 1974, when her mother died, Mom had inherited a modest bundle of blue-chip stocks. Largely untouched, and with 40+ years of compounding, they’d grown to the point where some of the positions were more than 90% appreciation.

What happens to assets if an heir passes away?

If heirs pass away and it’s not a simultaneous event, the heirs cannot inherit any assets under the succession laws, unless that heir has children. In some instances, the children of a deceased heir can inherit the assets of the decedent.

Where does my Brother Live after his father died?

My father died recently and my brother has moved in with my mother, and has been living there for six months. He has put his own house up for sale. I live in my own house.

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 one of my brothers lived in the House?

One of my brothers has lived in the property for around 25 years. We all had a verbal agreement with my mother that he could live there as long as he needed to. We understand that one of my other brothers is now seeking to sell the house. Can he sell his share or borrow against it, and can he force the sale of the property?

When do parents decide to leave the home?

By the time one parent needs full time care in or outside the home, there may be no other choice and the parents want to put that house on the market. As they age they elect not to be homeowners any longer, or they want to move closer to other family members.

Can a 89 year old mother live alone?

My 89 year old mother can’t continue to live alone. One of my sisters has offered to share her home with Mother but wants to be compensated for providing room, board, time, attention, and other sacrifices she will undoubtedly need to make.

How old are my brothers when mom died?

I am in my early 60s and have two older brothers. Three years ago, my mother died suddenly, and I inherited her home and all its contents. 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.

Why did my late mother leave the house to my sisters?

And my late mother also left us money which is her savings from her bank account which is also to be divided between myself and my sisters as is the terms of mums will. I want to sell the house but the problem is that my sisters don’t want to sell it because the other sister who used to be my late mum’s carer does not want to move out.

When did my mother transfer her house to me?

About seven years ago she decided to leave her house to just me and my younger brother. I have never left her side and I care for her 99% of the time. The house has since been fully transferred to me. She is not on any paperwork. Since she broke this news to my older brother he has cut all ties with the family.

Why did my dad leave half of his house to me?

Shortly before he died my dad was “encouraged” by my brother to take out a £100k debt against the house, while the brother’s youngest child was funded through a major public school. My dad died three years ago, leaving me his half of the house and making me his executor, along with my mother. My brother remained in the house.

What should I do if my mum left half her house to me?

Definitely talk to your mum’s solicitor. As executor alone you need legal advice. I’m sorry that you are in this horrible position. You really do need to talk to the solicitors about all this – it will depen on the wording of the will, and also any other evidence about what her intentions were at the time of writing it up.

What happens to my mother’s estate if I have no parents?

If no parents are alive, then the estate passes in equal shares to you and your siblings. If your mother was single with children, then the estate would pass in equal shares to the children.

What happens to my mother’s assets when she dies?

Generally, the majority of her assets would pass to her surviving spouse. Children or grandchildren may inherit a smaller share. If her children are not the children of that spouse (i.e., step-children to the spouse), then half of her assets would transfer to her spouse and the other half would transfer in equal shares to her children.

Is it possible for my sisters to buy out my house?

This can take many months. There are no debts documents sent to me and my solicitor via my sisters solicitor state that mum did not have any debts. So that’s not a problem. If one of your sisters wants to stay in the house, she will need to buy you out.

What happens to the House I jointly own with Mom?

I have never lived in the house but my husband and I intend to move there in the next five to seven years. I live in Arizona. Download our in-depth guides on elder law topics. I can give the answer to you for Massachusetts where I practice, but you will need to consult with an Arizona elder law attorney to determine if it’s the same result there.

What happens if my mother has to sell her half of Our House?

Q My mother and I jointly own the house where we both live. If my mother was to go into a care home due to poor health, would the government take her half share of the house to pay the care home fees even if I was still living in the house? I can’t afford to buy out her share, so it will mean selling up.

What did my mother leave in her will?

My mother recently died and I was shocked to discover that she left her entire estate to a local charity, despite the fact that I own next to nothing. I had sadly lost touch with her a few years back but I am a single mother of two young children.

Can a deceased person leave property in Your Name?

If you were left the property, or if you co-owned the property with the deceased, you’ll have a good chance of being awarded the property when the estate’s assets are distributed. This isn’t a sure thing in all states, however, particularly if the will was created without the benefit of legal advice.

Can you live in your mother’s house after she dies?

If you don’t probate your mother’s will, her house will remain in her name even after her death. This doesn’t mean that you can’t live in it or otherwise make use of the property, but you won’t own it.

Who was the mother of the children who died in Lowestoft?

Tragedy: Levina, three, Addy, two, and 11-month-old Kyden, all died at their home in Lowestoft, Suffolk, having been drowned by their mother Loss: Fiona Anderson was heavily pregnant when she died and her death led police to her home where the bodies of her three children were found.

Do You Leave Your House to your children when you die?

Your adult children do not automatically inherit your house or any other property when you die. No law requires you to leave anything to your children or grandchildren.

What happens to the house in Grans will?

A house was left in my grans will to only one of her grandchildren, she had 4, and the other 3 got cash amounts, the house was sold 2 years previous to her death for care home fees. The wording on the will says on date of death to leave the house or proceeds of sale, so does the one grandchild get paid the amount the house sold for 2 years before?

When did my sister’s mother pass away from cancer?

Left Will. Sibling will not reveal contents. Sibling did not inform other siblings when Mother passed. Can we? My mother passed away the first of October of Cancer. We just found out in Late November through an distant relative.

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.

How did the boy live with his dead mother?

But inside, the 9-year-old Memphis boy harbored a terrible secret — his mother was dead. Terrified he would be placed in foster care if he told anyone, the fourth-grader lived with his mother’s corpse for 33 days. “I just don’t know how that baby survived in there for a month with that smell,” said family friend Dorothy Jeffries.

Why did my mother leave half the house to my brother?

My brother remained in the house. After my dad’s death my mother had a stroke and was hospitalised for some months. She was discharged into a home as she could not cope alone, and was not allowed to return home as my brother was there and there were some questions about his behaviour towards her.

How did my mother leave her house to my sister?

Originally Answered: my mother died and left her house to my sister and I. My sister lives there, but how do I get the money? Assuming that your mother owned the house outright, and your sister wants to remain living in the house: Have the house appraised (not a tax appraisal) by a professional appraiser.

What happens to the house if my mother dies?

So if your mother dies, the house goes to you and your father and then to you when he dies. If you are joint tenants, the fact that your parents don’t have wills makes no difference to what happens to the house if either of them dies.

Why did my brother refuse to see my mother?

This was a very stressful time, as I was also being made redundant. Sorry, this is not a sob story, just context. My brother refused to see my mother until he could “free” her from the care home. She was extremely distressed.

Who was responsible for the death of Jesse James half brother?

Unexpectedly, one of the flares exploded instantly, killing Frank and Jesse’s young half-brother and blowing away their mother’s arm. Though the identity of the gang members has never been determined with absolute certainty, contemporary admirers of the James Brothers and modern-day historians agree that the Pinkertons were probably responsible.

How did Frank and Jesse James mother die?

In an attempt to flush the outlaws out of the house, the gang threw several flares through the windows. Unexpectedly, one of the flares exploded instantly, killing Frank and Jesse’s young half-brother and blowing away their mother’s arm.