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Dealing with deceased parents home

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  • Nebulous2
    Nebulous2 Posts: 5,115 Forumite
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    I'm sorry to hear about your loss.

    The Scottish Government produces a general guide called "What to do after a death in Scotland" which you may find helpful.

    Available here.
  • TBagpuss
    TBagpuss Posts: 11,203 Forumite
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    I'm very sorry for your loss.
    When you insure her house, check what the conditions are - they may require you to drain down the heating system and to confirm that someone will be checking on the house regularly.

    Longer term, if your mum didn't leave a will, I *think* (but check with a solicitor or CAB) that you will be entitled to 50% of the estate, and the other half would go to your mum's dad and/or any siblings your mum)

    If you are the one selling the house, speak to an estate agent about what to repair or remove. My guess would be that it will probably make sense to simply remove the washing machine .

    With the boiler, replacing/repairing would likely make the property easier to sell, but it may not be practical if there is not enough money in the estate to cover the cost.
    All posts are my personal opinion, not formal advice Always get proper, professional advice (particularly about anything legal!)
  • davidmcn
    davidmcn Posts: 23,596 Forumite
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    TBagpuss wrote: »
    Longer term, if your mum didn't leave a will, I *think* (but check with a solicitor or CAB) that you will be entitled to 50% of the estate, and the other half would go to your mum's dad and/or any siblings your mum)
    No, all to the children (assuming she didn't have a surviving spouse or civil partner).
  • googler
    googler Posts: 16,103 Forumite
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    Your starter for 10

    "What to do after a death in Scotland"

    http://www.gov.scot/Publications/2016/11/6948/0

    I'll come back with more later.
  • googler
    googler Posts: 16,103 Forumite
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    Keep_pedalling wrote: »
    Don't rush into getting a solicitor, winding up someones estate is not particular difficult unless the estate is complicated, and solicitors will charge an arm and a leg for their services.

    I concur. Back with more on getting yourself appointed as executor-dative later
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