Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Massachusetts

My mother passed 4 yrs ago and left her house to myself and my two sisters..it's in our names..I'm in my 50s..My older sister took charg of my mothers things (self appointed as far as I know)..the estate, furniture etc..and so forth was taken ..the house is still vacant I know nothing of its status .my sisters won't give me any info (non of us speak ) ...what kind of lawyer would I need to help with this or to become executor of the property ?...do I have to sue my sister? I'd rather not but need this behind me.....Thank You


Asked on 6/13/13, 6:50 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Christopher Vaughn-Martel Charles River Law Partners, LLC

Thank you for your question, and please accept my condolences.

You want a lawyer with experience in property disputes. If you are a joint owner of the property, you have significant rights.

Some of your rights/obligations may include:

1. The right to rents collected at the property;

2. The obligation to pay expenses of the property, if any;

3. The option to demand that your sisters purchase your interest in the home;

4. The option to buy one or both of your sisters' interest in the home;

5. The right to file a partition action and force the sale of the home.

Our office represents property owners in your situation throughout Massachusetts in negotiating private buyouts as well as commencing partition actions to force the sale of the home.

Best of luck, and do not hesitate to give our office a call if you want to discuss your options.

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Answered on 6/13/13, 7:02 am


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