Q: what does my husband have to do to get his share from his parents estats he figured his sister and brother be honest
his sister was made grantor said she couldnt find will all 3 of them are listed on house and property as 3ETC she has not contacted him about anything there is a house with about 2 acres then some land 18 acres here in mansfield and 80 acres in west virgina they had a fallen out after he gave his sister permission to handle it since she couldnt find will our daughter was to get a piece of the 18 acres they decided they wanted money out of her when they knew what their parents had wanted her to have the land now they have a huge law suit against them both in tennesse they ran a house boat in to the gas pump so they are being sued now we wondering about husbands share how we go about getting outta the situation with them
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It sounds like your husband may need to take some steps to protect his interests in the estate. Since the will hasn’t been found and his sister is the grantor, it's important to clarify what’s legally required for dividing the property and assets. If all three siblings are listed as co-owners of the property (3ETC), your husband likely has rights to a portion of it, regardless of whether there's a will.
First, it would be wise for him to request a formal accounting of the estate from his sister to understand what assets are involved and how things are being handled. If communication is difficult, sending a legal notice may prompt her to provide details. Since there’s also land and property involved, your husband could consider getting a clear title for his share to protect his ownership rights.
Regarding the land for your daughter, if there was a verbal agreement or expectation that she would receive it, it may need to be settled through a discussion or legal mediation, especially if other family members are now demanding money. In the meantime, it’s important to resolve any disputes over the estate before they escalate further. If the siblings continue to be uncooperative or the legal matters become more complicated, seeking legal guidance would help clarify your husband's position.
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