Will the property be divided equally between siblings after the mother's death?

Full question:

brother and sister are hiers to mothers home (real estate property). Sister is care giver while mother has Dimensia and lives in the home caring for her. When the will goes into effect is the property still divided equal between sister and brother? Also sister is executor for personal things while mother is incapable of handling finances etc. and is secretative about status in regards to handling mothers estate. When I (brother) asked about mothers finances and income my sister became angry as if is was not any of my business.

  • Category: Wills and Estates
  • Subcategory: Executors and Administrators
  • Date:
  • State: Michigan

Answer:

The distribution of the property will depend on the terms of the will. A mother can choose how to divide her estate among her children, which may not necessarily be equally. It's important to note that a will remains a private document until it is filed in court after the mother's death.

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To divide estate property equally between siblings, first, review the will for specific instructions. If the will states an equal division, follow that directive. If there is no will, state intestacy laws will apply, typically dividing the property equally among siblings. Consider involving a mediator or attorney to facilitate the process and ensure fairness.