What happens if a brother and sister own a house?

Great answers by my colleagues. If brother and sister owned the property as joint tenants the interest of the deceased will most likely pass to the surviving joint tenants. If held as tenants in common the deceased interest will pass through the deceased will or trust, or if no trust, through the california laws of intestacy.

Can a brother have the right to sell the House?

But simply wanting to sell a property isn’t seen as a good reason for granting such an order as it is usually used to remove someone who is physically abusive to another occupant of a jointly owned home. The brother who wants to sell, on the other hand, does not have the right to sell the whole property without everyone’s agreement.

How long has one of my brothers lived in the House?

One of my brothers has lived in the property for around 25 years. We all had a verbal agreement with my mother that he could live there as long as he needed to. We understand that one of my other brothers is now seeking to sell the house. Can he sell his share or borrow against it, and can he force the sale of the property?

How can I get my brother out of my house?

He can’t be made to leave the home without an exclusion order from the courts, which your other brother would have to apply for. But simply wanting to sell a property isn’t seen as a good reason for granting such an order as it is usually used to remove someone who is physically abusive to another occupant of a jointly owned home.

What happens to siblings when their parents die?

The siblings are adults. One sibling inherits real estate and the sister who lives in the home does not. The sister that lives in the home did not pay a fair rent, or any rent, and refused to leave after their father died. The terms of the living trust stated after the parents die, the trustee sells the home and split the proceeds.

What happens if one sibling inherits a house and does not pay rent?

One sibling inherits real estate and the sister who lives in the home does not. The sister that lives in the home did not pay a fair rent, or any rent, and refused to leave after their father died. The terms of the living trust stated after the parents die, the trustee sells the home and split the proceeds.

When did my mother leave the property to my brothers?

Q When my mother passed away in 2012, she left her property to me and my three brothers – the deeds have been changed accordingly. One of my brothers has lived in the property for around 25 years.

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