My brother whim is living in my parents home has rented the basement out. Isnt this supposed to go in an estate account and split equally among us instead of him not telling me and pocketing the money himself. Plus he let people stay there when they choose, his friends. Is this ok?
From your description, it is not clear whether your parents' estates have been probated (proving what they owned, what they owed and distributing the rest according to their Wills or, if there is none, the state's laws of inheritance). If not, please see a local probate attorney about filing the Wills for probate or filing for an informal probate/small estate affidavit or a determination of heirship. Once you are appointed by the court, you will have authority over your parents' assets. This may include evicting your brother as well as his "tenants" and suing him on behalf of the estate.
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