- Jurisdiction
- Pennsylvania
Grandparents originally had joint ownership of the home. Grandfather died and grandmother inherited the home (we think, but I think Grandfather's name is still on the Deed). Grandmother had a will when she died, which specified that one son would be able to live in the house as long as he wanted, but that if he were to sell the house, it should be divided among the remaining siblings.
That son lived there his entire life, no spouse or children. He recently died, and he specified in his will that the house would go to one specific sibling and their spouse.
This is all fine with all parties involved. But my question is, as the executor, can the house be passed to them legally (to sell or do whatever they wish with) without any problems since the son apparently never had legal ownership of the property? And can this be done without probate?
That son lived there his entire life, no spouse or children. He recently died, and he specified in his will that the house would go to one specific sibling and their spouse.
This is all fine with all parties involved. But my question is, as the executor, can the house be passed to them legally (to sell or do whatever they wish with) without any problems since the son apparently never had legal ownership of the property? And can this be done without probate?