Q: my dad left property to me and my sons to share i paid the mortgage off and i pay all taxes. they have not paid anything
do they still get a share
A: The property would need to go through probate, anything you paid related to the property would be credited to your share, you would be entitled to your share plus all you paid into the property, so if you have records and receipts of all that you paid then your share would be increased by that sum when the property is sold or if and when you buy out the other parties, since you are all equal owners otherwise, anyone living in the property should also be paying Fair market value rent, if you cannot come to agreement, then a forced partition of the property would be required after probate (generally not advised as you would save a lot of money just reaching some agreement on your own), if the parties cannot agree, then a forced partition of the property (forced sale) may well be the only option. SO, to answer your question, you should get credit for both the mortgage and taxes you have paid as well as any upkeep and repairs.
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