Is anyone entitled to any the $$?

[mac105]

What is the name of your state? PA
My sister in law and I both believe that no one is entitled to any money in this situation, but I am asking you for your input.

My husband has (had, he is now deceased) one older sister and two younger brothers.

When my husband’s father passed away, my mother in law offered her house to any one of the children. Three of the four children did not want it. The youngest son was given the house and this was agreeable with all of the siblings.

He and his wife built an apartment over the garage. They lived there and Mom lived in the original home. The land and the house were put into the youngest brothers name. It has been this way for years. He pays the taxes, up keep, utilities.

In October 2001 my mother in law passed away. After her funeral was paid from her monies, there was money left. It was ditributed to everyone's satisfaction.

Around the 1st anniversary of my mother in law’s death, the brother (who did not want the home years before) and the HUSBAND of the sister have decided that the youngest brother, who has owned the home for years, should pay them a portion of the value of the house.

This youngest brother does not know anything about this idea. My sister in law, b/c she was the oldest (?) is being pressured by her husband and brother to tell the younger one that he needs to have the house appraised and give them each 1/3 of the value. My sister in law does not feel this is right, nor do I. The younger brother and his wife have/had owned that house for many years before “mom” died.

We don’t understand how it can be thought of as a part of an estate when Mom’s estate consisted of a car, furniture and personal belongings, a couple small life insurance polices, and a couple hundred $$ in the bank, which were dealt with by the sister and two brothers.

Why do you think a brother and a brother in law would think they are entitled to this? She believes the younger one should be left alone. And I totally agree with her.

 

[jh112]

It would seem to me that if the youngest brother has owned the property in question for several years before the passing of his mother, that no one else should expect to have any claim to it. Perhaps Real Estate law was not the right place to post this, since no one has answered. Good luck!

 

[HomeGuru]

What is the name of your state? PA
My sister in law and I both believe that no one is entitled to any money in this situation, but I am asking you for your input.

My husband has (had, he is now deceased) one older sister and two younger brothers.

When my husband’s father passed away, my mother in law offered her house to any one of the children. Three of the four children did not want it b/c two of them had their own homes and my husband was (in early 90’s) going through a nasty divorce and working “on the road”. The youngest son was given the house and this was agreeable with all of the siblings.

He and his wife built an apartment over the garage. They lived there and Mom lived in the original home. The land and the house were put into the youngest brothers name. It has been this way for years. He pays the taxes, up keep, utilities.

My husband and I were together from 7-99 till his death 3-01. (I was not new to family; he and I graduated together in 1970)

When he died, the youngest brother paid for the funeral b/c he said that Dan, my husband, would not take anything when his dad died, and never asked for anything otherwise. Dan had no life insurance. I was not going to let anyone know that I could not pay up front for a funeral. So wanting them to think I COULD do it, I told the brother no, not to do that. But he and Mom (in law) insisted. They said it was Dan’s “share”.

In October of that same year, my mother in law passed away. After her funeral was paid from her monies, there was money left. The three remaining siblings divided the money 4 ways and to my true surprise gave me a very unexpected amount equal to theirs, about $900.00. They said “mom” would have wanted it that way. I took the money to the cutter of Dan’s headstone.

I have said all of this to show that everything seemed to be finished, done.

Around the 1st anniversary of my mother in law’s death, the brother (who did not want the home 10- plus years before) and the HUSBAND of the sister have decided that the youngest brother, who has owned the home for years, should pay them a portion of the value of the house.

This youngest brother does not know anything about this idea. My sister in law, b/c she was the oldest (?) is being pressured by her husband and brother to tell the younger one that he needs to have the house appraised and give them each 1/3 of the value. My sister in law does not feel this is right, nor do I. The younger brother had owned that house for many years before “mom” died.

We don’t understand how it can be thought of as a part of an estate when Mom’s estate consisted of a car, furniture and personal belongings, a couple small life insurance polices, and a couple hundred $$ in the bank, all of which I explained the distribution of above.

Why do you think a brother and a brother in law would think they are entitled to this? She believes the younger one should be left alone. And I totally agree with her.

Sorry it’s so long, but I felt this all had to be said to show why we thought all was over and done. Thanks.

**A: please summarize in a single short paragraph.

 

[mac105]

My fingers appear to have been vaccinated w/a phonograph needle ... okay.....

After a father's death in late 80's, estate is settled agreeably between mother and grown children. About 10 years before death of mother, she offers ownership of her house to all of her children. Only the youngest wants it. Everything regarding the house is then transferred into his name. Years later, the mother dies. Now one older sibling and the husband of the mother’s daughter feel they deserve a share of the value of the house. This is not right, is it? The home has been owned, lock, stock and barrel, for years by the youngest.

That was a little tough, but I hope I have made it short enough and still got point across. Thanks.

 

[HomeGuru]

My fingers appear to have been vaccinated w/a phonograph needle ... okay.....

After a father's death in late 80's, estate is settled agreeably between mother and grown children. About 10 years before death of mother, she offers ownership of her house to all of her children. Only the youngest wants it. Everything regarding the house is then transferred into his name. Years later, the mother dies. Now one older sibling and the husband of the mother’s daughter feel they deserve a share of the value of the house. This is not right, is it? The home has been owned, lock, stock and barrel, for years by the youngest.

That was a little tough, but I hope I have made it short enough and still got point across. Thanks.

**A: I agree, it's not right.

 

[mac105]

Thanks for your reply. It is greatly appreciated.

 

[HomeGuru]

Ok, since title has already passed, the other relatives are sol.