Parent Named Executor On Estate Left To Their 2 Kids, Lives In House Rent Free For 4 Years, 80k In Back Rent, Not Paying Into Estate, Not Listed On Inheritance , Won’t Hand Over Keys Or Close Estate, Left 2 Working Vehicles To Rot
This is quite a very long story with many details. I will give a short version and change some specifics for the sake of anonymity.
Essentially, a grandparent passed away, leaving everything to two grandchildren, dividing the inheritance equally. The grandparent’s child, “Bob,” received nothing but was appointed as the executor. The grandchildren are grown adults, say in their late 30’s.
Shortly after the passing of their parent in 2021, Bob moved into the house without the consent of the inheritors—the grandchildren—who were designated as the heirs. The grandchildren are hesitant to take action against Bob out of fear of damaging their relationship with him.
The market rent for the house is estimated to be around $1,700 per month. It has been nearly four years without any rent paid into the estate, amounting to over $80,000 owed. Furthermore, two vehicles on the property have been left to deteriorate, likely infested by animals and suffering from neglect.
Bob has continually lied to the inheritors, telling them that they cannot have keys to the house or be there until the estate is closed. To my knowledge, this is a big lie. He refuses to provide them with the keys and has not removed personal belongings from the house.
Despite being fully grown adults, the grandchildren aka the children of Bob, are too fearful to confront Bob. This situation is further complicated by their concerns about how action might affect their relationship with him.
There are many more details to this story, but I worry that no one will keep reading.
I am happy to provide further details.
I am the spouse of one of the inheritors.
What would you do?
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