Q: My Grandmother inherited my grandfathers house after he passed. She has sold it; all parties have been paid except her.
She lives in PA and the house is in WV. She said the lawyer was a PA one but sold the house and the occupants are currently living in it. She has yet to get paid and can't pay her bills so her health is at risk due to stress. It sounds fishy to me because the lawyer said they could get her $10k but not all of the money owed. What could be holding them up from paying her in full? i told her to call the better business bureau and to look up they laws for both states. I have asked for her lawyers number but she said she is trying to wait it out. i fear a scam is in play. Any idea on how to handle this situation?
A:
She needs to contact the lawyer.
Had your grandparents divorced? If so, perhaps there is inheritance tax that must be paid and the title insurance company is escrowing the sale proceeds pending receipt of tax clearance.
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