Summary
Kim is in a dispute with her brother over their mothers property. Her brother, the executor, hasnt paid for any expenses related to the property, and Kim wants to sell the house. She was advised that in Pennsylvania, all beneficiaries must consent to sell an inherited property. She was also informed about the possibility of filing a petition to remove her brother as executor if hes not fulfilling his duties. Mediation was suggested as a less costly alternative to legal proceedings.Full Conversation
Me and my brother are fighting over are mother's place, he's the executer but he hasn't paid for any of the expenses to keep the place up I've paid for it all. His and my name are on the will he owns */* of the property and I own */* but my name's the only one on the deed. Can I sell the house without my brothers consent since he won't agree with me. He has held this up for 5yrs
Have you consulted with a probate attorney regarding this matter?
General Information:
- In Pennsylvania, all beneficiaries must consent to sell an inherited property.
- Contact the nearest court: Philadelphia County Probate Court, +* *-*-*.
Yes. But my attorney seems like he's siding with his attorney. Everything he wants is going his way and I'm the only one paying for the taxes, sewer bill electric bill gas for mowing and mowing and winterize it, it's getting expensive for me since I live somewhere else, I just want this settled, so I thought I'd ask another attorneys advice
Have you considered filing a petition to remove your brother as executor due to his inaction?
General Information:
- Pennsylvania law allows for removal of an executor if they're not fulfilling their duties.
- Contact the nearest court: Philadelphia County Probate Court, +* *-*-*.
I was going to do that but my attorney said I would have more money in attorney fees then what I would get out of selling the house
Have you considered mediation as an alternative to legal proceedings? It could be a less costly way to resolve your dispute.
Why would I consider medication for this
Mediation can be a cost-effective and less confrontational way to resolve disputes. It involves a neutral third party who helps both sides reach an agreement.
Are you sure your an attorney
Yes, I'm here to provide general legal information. However, I'm not an attorney. I can help you understand your situation better.
Thanks but no thanks
I understand. If you have any other legal questions in the future, feel free to reach out. Best of luck with your situation.