Q: Hello my dad passed on 2 yrs ago
my sister and other brother have been up keeping the estate that my other brother thinks he is getting everything but i have paid the taxes onthe land we have ask him a number of times if he is helping and have not gotten replay. all he wants us to do is quick claim to him. my qest is since he is not willing to talk to us and i have been paying the taxes can i build a house on my dads land thank you
A:
If your father had no Will when he died, the three of you will probably be co-owners in equal shares of the land and anything else he solely owned. One of you will probably have to open a probate case in order to transfer title to the three of you. You may be able to recover the amount you paid in taxes, if there is anything else in your father's estate from which to be paid. Then the three of you will have to figure out who buys out the others. Or you sell the property and divide the proceeds. To get a definitive answer you'll need to consult an attorney in the state where your father died or where the land is. Many offer free initial consultations. Justia.com can help you find one near you. Good luck.
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