Inheritance

Fire_Fox

Is there a properly signed and witnessed will or not?

googler

Crazy_Angie wrote: »

Hi thank you all for the replys i'm 23 and my siblings are 40+. I'm not sure who the executor of the house is.

.. but you do know that there's a will, where it states that 50% goes to you, and 25% each to the others? If not, where do these figures come from? The papers that you mention in the next para?

The executor of your father's will (if he left a will - can you confirm this one way or the other?) wouldn't merely be an executor for the house only, he/she would be an executor for the whole of your father's estate, including the investments etc. Have these investments etc been transferred to you already?

Crazy_Angie wrote: »

Its a long story but he died of cancer. He drafted some papers up to state he wanted me to live in the proerty unfortuantely I didn't sign these papers before he passed away. I am totally out of my depth they have asked me to leave in 3 months but have nowhere to go. They said i can get a mortgage and give them there share problem is i am not working and have no form of real income. I am the only person that lives in the property in the UK. My dad has left me a share of other investments that i have offered to sell those and give them the money but i don't think to be honest it will be enough.
Now that my dad has died i don't have any other family and i feel as though i'm being attacked and forced into a postion thats not helpful to me and i am afraid i will be left homeless. (Siblings are half..we do not share the same mother).

You may be out of your depth now, but in the nicest possible way - you need to either learn to swim, or make for the shallows where you'll be back in your depth, and back in control. Whether this is by means of help from this forum, or other legal advisors in your town, it doesn't matter, but you need to read up on what you need to do, if anything. Maybe you can consult your local Citizen's Advice Beaureau, see if any local solicitors will give you a free or discounted consulation, etc. Google can also be your friend, as well......

Have you got these papers in your possession? If so, tell the group what they are so we can help.

Are there any solicitors or other legal advisors involved, or just you and the siblings? Are the siblings asking you to leave personally, or are they asking through their solicitors?

Have I read it correctly, that you're still resident in the house (that you shared with your father whilst he was alive) and your siblings are elsewhere, or possibly outwith the UK?

Any 'suggestions' by the siblings without legal backup should be read as just that, I'd say... suggestions

DVardysShadow

What googler says. The half siblings may or may not have rights here, which is uncertainty you could do without. But don't do anything just on their sayso, only do it once they have established they have rights.

Signed or not, you should secure possession of the draft papers if you can. And you should not be rushed while the value of the investments is not known.

googler

Without wishing to be indelicate, it would seem that your elder half-siblings (son/daughter of your father's earlier wife/partner?) might be a bit narked at you (son/daughter of later wife/partner?) receiving half rather than a one-third share, equal amongst all siblings......

whilst on the other hand it seems your father thought it reasonable to divide the estate equally between each of his former wives/partners, regardless of the number of offspring in each relationship.

Again, you need to establish exactly what legal rights you and the half-siblings have, rather than being pressured into action by them without legal opinion.

Bufger

basically first of all dont panic! I know it must be horrible to not only have such a tragedy happen but for the family to then turn on you. Just remember you know who's on your side when the worst has happened, time to get some independance and show you're not the youngun they see you as! Go to a legal advisor and see what your options are. Dont do anything they say whatsoever. If you feel harrassed then tell your legal advisor and they will protect you and your interests.

I wouldnt sit around and wait though. You need some legal advice soon as there may be a time constraint on decisions. Its better to know whos on your side now and let the truth come out. Surround yourself with your friends socially and sort this out during business hours and it'll help you get through.

Crazy_Angie

My dad had the will done a very long time ago and what he wanted to do was sell me the house before he died. He arranged the paperwork but died before i could sign them. These papers have now disappeared...The will states I have 50% and they have 1/4 each. The will does not say he wants the house sold etc just simply states the percentages. The executor of the estate is an 'uncle' is also saying i should move out of the house in 3 months so they can sell it or i have to borrow against the house ..mortgage..i will take the advice given and seek legal advice from another source.


Yes i am still living in the property alone. Both siblings have a couple of there own proerties and have a well established family life. So yes i am alone.

DVardysShadow

Crazy_Angie wrote: »

My dad had the will done a very long time ago and what he wanted to do was sell me the house before he died. He arranged the paperwork but died before i could sign them. These papers have now disappeared.

You need to see the solicitor who drew up papers. On what terms was he going to sell the house to you?

PasturesNew

What sums are we talking about here? If it's £60,000 solutions might be offered; if it's £3million then it's a different ballgame.

nm123_2

I'd just like to echo Bufger's comments... nice/good advice

Hope you get through this trying time ok.

mwahaha

You obviously have a big connection to the house. Personally I would say try to take a step back. You may not start a family for ten years, even if they weren't forcing you to sell, do you really want to be paying the bills and council tax on a house that's too large until then? It seems like your only option may be to rent it out until then, and use that to pay a mortgage on the other 50%. Do you really want to be a landlord? Read some of the horror stories on here and landlordzone, and be sure you can handle those if they come up. You're still in full time education, are you sure that it will be in this part of the country when you do want to start a family? Your future partner/career may shape that more than your connection to the house.

You may feel out of your depth now, and you're probably still grieving to some extent, but don't worry you won't be homeless if you decide or are forced to sell. Everything will be fine. It will be difficult moving out (assuming you do) but it sounds like you've probably enough cash to buy a decent flat outright if you choose. Or perhaps to rent a house with friends for a couple of years while you get on your feet and find the partner that you want to start that family with. I bet your half-siblings and uncle will ultimatly make sure you're OK too, despite the current issues.

If you're sure you want to keep the house go to a solicitor for an initial chat and see what they say. The one who drew up the stuff for your Dad might be best. Based on what you've said though I'm confused as to why your uncle even needs to go to court to force you to sell.