What is the most effective method for binding a co-owner to pay equal share of expenses on an estate prior to sale ?
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What is the most effective method for binding a co-owner to pay equal share of expenses on an estate prior to sale ?
My dad’s estate shows his main domicile as belonging equally among myself and two brothers. As his caregiver, I lived with him for his last 13 years. Further, since I continued to live in home, I was the principal worker/financier of upgrading home for resale. Leaving other things aside, following several episodes under duress, I finally asserted that I would not sign the contract until I was repaid for my out of pocket expenses, not to include among other things labor, gasoline, etc. One brother says what I want to hear and the other one supposedly (incommuniicado) does not.
Asked on July 16, 2012 under Estate Planning, Oklahoma
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
I am so sorry for your loss. Was the proeprty in yours and your siblings names prior to your Father's death? If it was not then the only one who had an obligation to maintain it was your Father. And you and your siblings have no obligation to do so until the property is transferred. I would speak with some one in your area on the matter to discuss the matter further. Good luck.
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