Q: I have a house on my dads property over 20 yrs..he died and my sister is executor..she is hurrying to sale .i need help
Am I expected to just walk away from my house and 5 acres with barn and shop to split with my sister? She wont talk and just wants to hurry and sell the property so she and her husband can move to another state...I even offered to pay off the minor debts left from my dad..and when I chose to live here after my sister was first offered the deal..it was known by my family that I would be able to stay and remain on the property keeping it in the family ...I was around to see both my mom and dad pass away and caring for both ..i have lost a lot in a short time including my son...i was injured in a work accident and on temporary disability ...i just need help on what i can do...i have my whole life here including my daughter and 2 granddaughters who now panicked and left thinking she didn't want to deal with changing schools ....anyway I paid for my house and developed the land while taking care of my parents who lived in there own house...why should I lose half that investment to sister
A: It is not possible to give individualized advice without reviewing all of your individual facts and circumstances. However if your dad died without a will it is entirely possible that the house Is supposed to be distributed to you and your sister in equal shares. Most likely your best option to stay is to buy your sister’s 50% interest from her.
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