Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Pennsylvania

property devision of deceaced father

my father passed away 3 years ago. he had a will giving myself and 2 bothers 1/3 of two homes he owned. one brother is living in one of the homes. i take care of all bills, taxes and upkeep for the other home. we have yet to come to a meeting of the minds about the homes, and nothing has been taken care of. the question is, will my brother that resides in the other home be able to claim the home is now his because possesion is 9/10ths of the law? will i loose my share in that home? i fear there is something I must be unaware of because my brothers do not want to talk about taking care of the this. the brother that lives in one of the homes was told he has cancer and every time i bring it up, he says he cant think about it now, but he is well enough to travel and get married 2 years ago, why wouldnt he want to take care of this, for his wifes sake if nothing else? the third brother is not concerned as well, but he is not the one taking care of the other house hold. i have total responsibility for the bills for the unocuppied home at this time. bottom line, why don't my brothers want to settle the will? is a will invalid after a few years? the three of us never got alone. what are my rights? please help! thx


Asked on 4/19/06, 9:34 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Greg Artim Law Office of Karen L. Myers, P.C.

Re: property devision of deceaced father

Assuming that you have a copy of the Will, look at it to see who the Executor is. That person could take the necessary steps to open an "estate" for your father's assets. Upon the opening of an estate, the executor would then be able to distribute the assets according to the terms of the Will. You likely should contact an attorney to assist you with this matter, to ensure that your rights are protected.

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Answered on 4/20/06, 11:19 am


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