Inheritance Property Rent Decision

Summary

If your wife co-owns an inherited apartment with her brother, they can agree on rent if he resides there. Co-owners usually share property taxes. For harassment by a family member, consider filing a Protection From Abuse Order (PFA) and seek court intervention to protect your mothers finances. To file a PFA in Pennsylvania, visit the Court of Common Pleas, complete the forms, and attend hearings. Legal advice may be beneficial for drafting agreements or handling harassment issues.

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my wife inherits an apartment with her brother. however, instead of selling the apartment and splitting the money, her brother decided stay in the apartment. do we charge him rent? are we responsible for half the taxes?
Hi Peter! Here’s some general legal information that might help:
- Charging Rent: If your wife and her brother co-own the apartment, they can mutually agree on whether he pays rent.
- Taxes: Typically, co-owners share property taxes unless otherwise agreed.
Would you like more detailed information on how to proceed legally?
please send more details.
Sure, I can provide more detailed information on this matter:
- Charging Rent:
- If your wife's brother is living in the apartment and your wife does not reside there, it is reasonable to ask him to pay rent for her share.
- They should draft a written agreement outlining the rent terms to avoid future disputes.
- Property Taxes:
- Co-owners are generally responsible for their share of the property taxes.
- Your wife and her brother should discuss how to handle tax payments and possibly set up a joint account for these expenses.
Would you like assistance in finding a local lawyer to help draft any necessary agreements?
for the past year or so, brother has continued to harass my elderly mother to borrow money. my mother has dementia and doesn't recall ever lending money out. i am the power of attorney for her. when my brother asks me he doesn't take no for an answer and harasses me until I give him money. he has my mother beg me. if there any legal action I can take.
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You may consider the following legal actions:
- Protection From Abuse Order (PFA): You can file a PFA against your brother for harassing and exploiting your mother.
- Guardianship and Conservatorship: As her power of attorney, you can seek court intervention to prevent your brother from accessing her finances.
Would you like more detailed information on either of these options?
how doi file a Protection From Abuse Order (PFA)
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To file a Protection From Abuse (PFA) Order in Pennsylvania, follow these steps:
- Go to the Court of Common Pleas in your county.
- Complete the necessary PFA petition forms.
- Attend the temporary PFA hearing, which usually occurs the same day.
- A final PFA hearing will be scheduled within 10 days.
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