Q: My parents bought a home years ago with my older sister. They lived there and raised six more daughters. Our parents passed away, and a few years later, my older sister passed, leaving behind my nephew. One of my sisters has been living in the house with her family. Several of my other siblings have also passed away since then. My nephew recently sold what he considered his part of the home to an investor without consulting anyone. What are our rights? — Andrea
A: This is a complex situation. From your question, neither your parents nor older sister planned for their demise, nor does it seem that any of their estates were probated.
The answer to your question will depend on how the deed was drafted, whether your deceased relatives had wills, and whether anything was done about their estates.
