Q: I was living with mom to take care of her around the clock for 3 years before she passed away in July.
My dad died in 2003. I am the only biological child from the marriage. My dad had 2 grown daughters when he married my mom. He made one of my step sisters executive of estate when I was young. Now she wants to kick me out of the house so she can sell it to get more money in the inheritance. Do I have to leave?
A: Most likely yes. The only way to know for certain would be to hire someone to copy the probate file and explain it to you or go read the file yourself. The key document to read is the will, which probably leaves everything in the estate to the three children in equal shares.
A: That depends on the probate laws in the state where the property is located and what it says in the will You need to go see an attorney to help you analyze how to proceed and what are your options.
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