Help with house dad died intestate big mess

McKneff

Why would it get you into trouble?

If your father died intestate then everything is equal shares to you both.

You havent actually said how long your father has been gone.

Go and get half an hour free with a solicitor and then come back on here if you need any further help.

Foggster

G_M wrote: »

Why ask if you don't know if it's relevant? Not really helping the OP!

Look the answer up and then, if relevant, ask the OP!

However, it is a good question and may well have prompted someone to answer it which in turn not only helps the OP but others reading - like me.

Sorry to hear of your loss herbivore22.

herbivore22

He died in October last year. I just wasn't sure if there was a legal obligation to do anything that's all. Thanks. It's helpful getting different perspectives.:)

getmore4less

herbivore22 wrote: »

My brother doesn't want to do anything. Says it's too soon there's no hurry. Could this get us injto any trouble? Is a very sensitive time.

Get a pack from the probate office or on line.

form PA1 is he starting point and this needs an IHT205 for tax


Have alll the relevent people been informed
Pensions banks etc.

The other thing to do is to get all the utilities and council tax into your brothers name so you don't end up paying some of them.

You can start the process without your brother and become joint applicants when he is ready

bristol_pilot

Sorry to hear about your loss.

You need to see a solicitor, one that deals with probate. Many high street solicitors that deal with house conveyancing etc are not suitable, you need a specialist. You can find one on the Law Society's website.

You can 'get into trouble', for not registring a death. But dealing with probate can be a long process.

I really hope that this doesn't end in a court battle with one brother trying to sell the house with the other refusing because the only winners in this situation will be lawyers.

If anyone reading this is thinking of saving a couple of hunderd quid by not making a will, please think again.

getmore4less

forgot on the age thing.

That does have a potential on the order of eligable executors.

G_M

bristol_pilot wrote: »

Sorry to hear about your loss.

You need to see a solicitor, one that deals with probate. Many high street solicitors that deal with house conveyancing etc are not suitable, you need a specialist. You can find one on the Law Society's website.

You can 'get into trouble', for not registring a death. But dealing with probate can be a long process.

I really hope that this doesn't end in a court battle with one brother trying to sell the house with the other refusing because the only winners in this situation will be lawyers.

If anyone reading this is thinking of saving a couple of hunderd quid by not making a will, please think again.

If you are over 50 and leave something in your will for the Cancer Research Institute, they will pay your solicitor the will-writing fee.

So the will costs you nothing, you save on inheritance tax, and you help a good cause.

herbivore22

Sorry - what do you mean about age? I am older (and a girl by the way!)

bristol_pilot

Yes, but if leaving money to charity it is important to leave a fixed amount not a percentage of the estate or the 'residue' because charities are very good at chasing executors through the courts to extract every last penny.

bristol_pilot

What I think getmore4less is getting at is who gets the 'job' of executor of the estate, assuming its not joint.