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By Julie Taylor, April 17th, 2024
Inheriting a house with siblings is not always as straightforward as it seems. For example, what happens when one sibling is living in an inherited property and refuses to sell? Or what about if a sibling is living in a deceased parent’s house? Can siblings force the sale of inherited property?
When a will, trust or intestate succession statute calls for an inherited property split between siblings, it’s common for there to be disagreements about how to divide the property. Perhaps one or more siblings wish to keep the property in the family, whereas the other siblings wish to sell.
The decision of how to divide inherited property between siblings can be a complex one. This article by Keystone Law Group acts as a comprehensive guide for anyone seeking to learn more about what’s involved in this process.
Inheriting a house with siblings is not only complicated in terms of dividing the property, but it’s complicated in terms of family relationships as well. In short, family relationships could be forever strained if the proposed course of action is not to the liking of one or more of the siblings. While it is not always possible to avoid conflicts when dividing property between siblings, they can be kept to a minimum…. It is ideal to carry out this process without involving the court. If the court does have to get involved, the price tag of your case will likely skyrocket.
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