Q: My sis's husband is interfering in my deceased mom's house sale details. As remainderman & refusing to include me. Case?
Sister's husband, whom I do not trust, has been meddling in my deceased mother's house sale. Mom did not leave a Will but she instructed the monies be divided between all 4 children. Sister is remainderman as it seems at some point someone advised them to put the house as a Life Estate. My sister and I are not in speaking terms, since her husband threatened to kill me for simply questioning one of his absurd speculations. I am concerned about the outcome of the sale of the house and feel my hand are tied since as a remainderman in life estate, my sister now owns the house and she's relying too much on advice from someone who would love it if I was not in the picture at all. Can the law help in Life Estates gone wrong?
A: If your mother conveyed a remainder interest to your sister, while reserving to herself a life estate, you would in theory not be entitled to anything. Consult with an attorney.
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