Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Maryland

How can I get a grant or loan to fix up a house thats not in my name ? My mother pasted without a will in 1998. She owned her home free and clear. I have been living in the house for 8 years. I pay the taxes, insurance, water bill and ground rent. I have a brother and two sisters, that won't pay anything. I asked them to sign over thier rigths to the house, so that I can get a grant or loan to fix the house up. They said no. The house needs a lot of work. I need to get this house fixed for me and my 8 kids. How can I do this ?


Asked on 8/10/09, 12:23 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert Sher Wagshal and Sher

You can't accomplish this without opening up an estate for your mother and trying to work out an arrangement to buy out your siblings' interest. Legally, each of you has a right to 1/4 of the property. If you can't reach an agreement with all of them, the estate will have to either sell the house or file a partition action to force a sale, but they will ultimately be entitled to their share of the proceeds.

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Answered on 8/17/09, 11:10 am


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