Intestacy problem

Harbhy53

Hi
I am looking for advice on a problem that is a real headache!
My mother died 27 years ago and did not leave a will. There were six children all over 21 years of age at that time.
At present there are three of the original siblings surviving.
An agreement led to two family members were made administrators of the estate, one of the administrators worked on dealing with other peoples' estates and wills so was fully aware of his duties as an administrator ( say A) . This administrator was living with my mother after his marriage breakdown.
Time passed on and he made no attempt to progress matters , a second sibling ( moved into the property after his divorce and stated his stay was temporary and would be moving when circumstances allowed.

The second administrator died and the remaining administrator still did nothing to resolve matters. Out of frustration I contacted a solicitor about this situation who formally wrote to him but never got a reply back and severed all communication with me.
My mother's house was still occupied by the two siblings. One day there was a serious argument between the two and the sibling who was the administrator (A) moved out of the house. He died 5 years ago and left no will or any instructions on what needed to be done with his family. The house is being occupied by B claiming that the property is his and is out of bounds to any other members of the family except his immediate family.
My mother's property has a charge on it placed by the building society for work done to it before her death.


I am retired now and have limited funds to engage a solicitor from the outset and would welcome advice on what I can do myself before engaging a specialist to resolve this. Thank you.

Brynsam

Before doing anything else, draw up the most comprehensive chronology of events you can. Doesn't need to be 'smart' or elaborate - just a succinct list of dates/significant events so far as you can remember, keeping any emotions under control if possible! Collate all the relevant information you can.

Once you've done that, you are in a much better position to seek professional assistance and keep costs down - but there isn't going to be anything you can do to alter the status quo without legal help.

getmore4less

Unless you missed something there will probably be a need to reapply for administration of mothers estate(no executor chain)

When was the argument that resulted in the last surviving administrator leaving the property in the sole possession of B.

Harbhy53

Hi getmore4less


The last administrator left in 2010 I believe to look after his son's property.


Regards

Harbhy53

Forgot to ask !
To reapply for my mother's estate would this be via a solicitor or I can do myself?

Brynsam

Harbhy53 wrote: »

Forgot to ask !
To reapply for my mother's estate would this be via a solicitor or I can do myself?

Tricky one - administrators can't just 'leave' because they no longer want to do the job. I'd get professional advice on that while you're about it.

getmore4less

Brynsam wrote: »

Tricky one - administrators can't just 'leave' because they no longer want to do the job. I'd get professional advice on that while you're about it.

As I read it both are dead.

getmore4less

Harbhy53 wrote: »

Hi getmore4less


The last administrator left in 2010 I believe to look after his son's property.


Regards

The key with that date is adverse possession exclusive occupation claims but if they were living there as agreed by administrators that date could be different or not applicable.

Brynsam

getmore4less wrote: »

As I read it both are dead.

Sorry - I think I've misconstrued OP's answer.

Tom99

Who is the legal title registered to now and when did this change?
https://eservices.landregistry.gov.uk/eservices/FindAProperty/view/DetailedEnquiryInit.do;jsessionid=sapN_GlS-sac8HElgHssuZ6cRhCThKfagKaeo3fU.3aee57f3:frontend-web-0

Harbhy53

The title last checked was a few years ago and it was in my mother's name plus Halifax BS