Dead father's house sale

troubleinparadise

Thanks for everyone's help and answers but I think maybe I am looking for answers in the wrong place. Thank you again for everyone's time and replies :-/

I'm not sure what answer you were hoping for - all the replies were valid, and covered your options.

Your last post reveals that there is a history of family disharmony as a result of your executor sister's actions which perhaps throws a bit more light on the problems you face, but doesn't alter the advice given.

I'm afraid there is no police action or simple piece of law that prevents her from doing as she is. If you wish to bring a case against her then you need to see a solicitor who will tell you whether you have a case to pursue, and may be able to bring about a resolution via mediation before it goes as far as court.

You need to see a solicitor.

ILW

If the place is in need of repair, leaving it empty could mean it is deteriorating and losing value.

warwicktiger

Buy it, assuming that you pay the "reduced" value, do it up and sell it?

If you are that convinced of its true worth

NAR

sjm67 in post #11 RAS has given you the best advice. By the sound of things there are three beneficiaries from the sale of this house. This means that your "loss" is £10k or less. Now I am not saying that is an amount not worth fighting for, but if you employ a solicitor to chase the money you may find your £10k disappearing very quickly in legal fees.

Leslie999

RAS wrote: »

Think you may need a lawyer's letter reminding her of her duties as an executor, if she will not listen to you or accept a simple note from you.

She has a DUTY to maximise the value of the estate.

The DUTY is not enforceable unless you can afford expensive legal action.
The DUTY means nothing, she can do what she wants...

John_Pierpoint

warwicktiger wrote: »

Buy it, assuming that you pay the "reduced" value, do it up and sell it?

If you are that convinced of its true worth

I agree, put your money where your mouth is.

Council tax plus winter heating costs could be along soon.

Just keeping the property free of furniture to keep the developer free of Council Tax does not work so readily as it once did.