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Mother’s home remains unclaimed as family seeks clarity on inheritance
A family is still unsure who inherited their mother’s house, six years after she died in 2020. The property, estimated to be worth £150,000 to £200,000, remains registered in her name, and probate has not begun; resolving ownership could prevent further uncertainty and disputes.
A lawyer advises first checking public probate records and contacting any solicitor, accountant or bank the mother used to find out whether she left a will. If reasonable searches find none, the estate may need to be handled under intestacy rules, but the sister’s long stay does not by itself establish that she owns the house. The siblings can discuss the estate without demanding that she leave, and may seek legal advice or mediation to reach an arrangement.
In short
- The house remains in the late mother’s name.
- No will has been found and probate has not started.
- Search for a will before deciding who inherits.
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Originally published by Daily Mail as “Mum died six years ago and my sister is still living in her house – but did she actually inherit it?”.