I have inheritance 1/10 of my father's home located in Orlando Florida. My brother is the the other half owner on the
JA: What steps have you taken so far? Have you prepared or filed any paperwork?
Customer: No his lawyer contacted me and my sisters however his lawyer got back to me to let me know my brother will not extend the proposal to me. I know u can't just discard an individual of a will because u feel like it
JA: Have you talked to a FL lawyer about this?
Customer: No I am trying to see what is my recourse on this situation. Help
JA: The Real Estate Lawyer will be able to walk you through that. Is there anything else the Lawyer should know before I connect you? Rest assured that they'll be able to help you.
Customer: The original will that my dad showed me when he was alive is not the the same will that exist now. I think my half sister went there and while he was on his death bed change the will . I suspect foul play.But I am very sure he did not want my brother to have the house.
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Hello and welcome! My name is ***** ***** I am a licensed attorney and I will do my best to help with your situation.
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I have read your post and I am sorry to hear you are having to deal with this situation as I realize it can be frustrating and confusing.
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It wouldn't be mandatory for your brother to buy you out if he only wanted to buy out the other shares to give himself a 90% interest in the house.
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But even with only 10%, you have every right to use and live in the house if you choose to or sell your interest to anyone who might want to buy it.
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So even if he owned 90% you still both have exactly equal rights to use and enjoy the property.
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Further, if you really wanted to hold his feet to the fire, as an owner, you have the right to file suit for "partition", which is where a judge orders a sale of the entire property at public auction. So if he wouldn't buy you out, you can force a sale of the entire property at public auction and cash out your interest that way.
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