Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in South Carolina

my friend who took care of her parents until their deaths has 3 siblings who want to throw her out of family home and other properties . there was no will and the brother was made executor and he and other siblings have let the properties run down so that he can purchase. my friend is in school and no money but it went thru probate and her siblings told her the judge said for her to get out this week and she is in finals, etc. can this be done? i thought they had to sell all properties and divide between the 4 of them. they want her to have zero. homeless.


Asked on 4/17/12, 3:37 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Evan Guthrie Evan Guthrie Law Firm

The personal representative has power over the property until distribution and can say who can live in it while in power. Try to work with the PR.

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Answered on 7/03/12, 9:02 am


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