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if the house is sold can that money be divided before the total estate is closed
That depends on lots of factors. If she is the executor of the estate , and the house is not explicitly addressed in a will, she can sell it and distribute the proceeds according to the will. You can always contest the actions of the executor. If she was left the house by terms of a will, you are not entitled to any of the proceeds. If you and she were left the house together, then you are entitled to a portion of the proceeds, and to a say in whether or not the house is sold in the first place.
The property goes into the estate and distributed. It is possible that it could be inherited. Most likely it will need to be sold and the proceeds divided between the children.
The lien will need to be paid from the proceeds of the sale.
The proceeds of a house sale should typically be split among the owners based on their ownership percentage or as agreed upon in a legal document such as a co-ownership agreement.
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The House Carpenter's Daughter was created on 2003-09-16.
Living in a House Divided was created in 1972.
House Divided was created on 2009-04-27.
If as seems likely, your Mom was the owner of the house (i.e., her name was on the title/deed), the proceeds of the sale of that house will have to be used for her nursing home care or other medical care.
Generally the lender will require that the lien be paid off with the proceeds of the loan.Generally the lender will require that the lien be paid off with the proceeds of the loan.Generally the lender will require that the lien be paid off with the proceeds of the loan.Generally the lender will require that the lien be paid off with the proceeds of the loan.
As an executor, you have a duty to sell the house and distribute the proceeds. If you want to buy the house from the estate, you can make that arrangement.