Q: I am the Executor of my ex. Our daughters abandoned the family home. Can I take it back over. I lived there until he pas
I am Executor, but our daughters locked me out. Now the house is 2 years behind on taxes and they left it. I found a Vacant sign that was placed on the door. I didn't file because I couldn't afford it but the girls knew what the Will said, we all signed it. They left dogs in there and they killed each other but the police would not go in. Do I have any rights.
A: Your question cannot be answered without reviewing the will and other facts and circumstances such as whether the estate is solvent without the house. You should schedule a consultation with a probate attorney.
A: It sounds like you may wish to file a Petition for a Sale for Partition in Chancery.
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