My nephew has just died, and his wife could really do with the money from her share of the house she was left by her mother three years ago. Her mother’s will stated that the house should be sold and the proceeds shared between the three siblings. But a brother who was living in the house at the time refuses to move out, thus preventing a sale. What can be done?
Assuming there’s no provision in the will allowing the brother to remain in the house the executors can apply to the court for an order to evict the brother who refuses to leave. This could be problematic if he is an executor, but the beneficiaries could in that case sue him for their inheritance. I think she will need a solicitor’s help with this.