My dear mom recently passed after a lengthy illness. Before she died, she updated her will and created a trust, naming me as her trustee/executor. I paid a lawyer to file the will and have consulted with her financial advisor and tax advisor. In her trust, she left her home to me. The lawyer had the owner of her condo renamed to the "trustees" of her trust.
My question is, how do I go about taking possession of the home? I'd rather not have to pay (or rather, to have the trust pay) a lawyer to help with this.
I am not sure what I will do with the home, but I am considering fixing it up and renting it or living in it at some point. One sticking point is that one of my siblings (there are several of us) lives there (has for the past several years) and doesn't work. I am currently paying the mortgage and other bills out of the trust.
I believe my mom wanted me to have her home because she figured there would be infighting among the siblings about what to do with it (she was right) and she knew I'd take care of it.
Looking for any advice and also specific steps to take. If I need to hire a lawyer, I will, but want to see if I'm able to do this myself.
I am so sorry for your loss. May The Lord give you strength, wisdom and guidance to navigate this new season in life.
I’d consult a lawyer about this.