Q: What are my right's after my mom's death do I have since I lived with her to settle the estate and have to move out
I lost my job because of taking care of her my siblings left me to make all the decisions for her care now they want their inhierentence it's only been a month
A:
If there was a Will, the Will controls. If there is no Will, you and your siblings have equal authority and equal responsibilities. You also get equal inheritances. However, you have the right to claim a “family exemption” right off the top because you lived with her. As I recall, that is worth $3500.00, but I would want to check that. If they renounce their rights to serve as co-administrators, you could also charge a fee for serving as administrator.
The fact that you lost your job or cared for her have no bearing on the management or division of the estate.
You need to consult a lawyer.
Michael Cherewka agrees with this answer
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