Q: how to get a sibling out of a home our parents willed to their 4 children
He's been living there rent free. Title and all bills are in my deceased parents name. Will states that the condo is to be divided by 4 or if all agree the brother can buy us out. I do not agree. What do we do now? My sister is the executive. We signed over our rights as executives in order to make it easier when selling their estates.
A:
I assume your sister is the personal representative. Michigan doesn’t appoint executors or executives.
If she’s been appointed by the court she has the authority and is REQUIRED to settle the estate which means selling or distributing the house.
However, the tone of your question implies your brother may not be the only issue and it is critical that ALL the siblings work together to make things go smoothly.
If you don’t already have an attorney it would be a good idea to hire one to determine what can and should be done to get this situation resolved. I don’t see this ending easily without some legal and procedural advice.
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