And parents die and they have two children which child has control over the house and money

If your mom died without a Will, the Intestate laws are triggered.  The state dictates who the beneficiaries are, which usually begins with surviving parents.  I believe you and your sibling would share equally.  However, one of you must open up an Estate at your County’s Orphans Court.  That person would be appointed administrator of the Estate and generally has wide discretion provided that the Estate is divided equally as the administrator is a fiduciary for the Estate, not just their own interests. I trust this answers your questions, and, if you live in the Delaware Valley, do not hesitate to call or email me on a free initial basis. Best Regards,   Matthew R. Nahrgang, Esquire 35 Evansburg Road, Ste 400 Collegeville, PA 19426 (610) 489-3041 o (610) 489-3042 fax nahrganglaw.com