where do we stand

[dicksta]

Recently my mother died and my younger brother inherited our family farm. We have both lived there for many years with our wives. He has now served an eviction notice on us where do we stand on this ?

[naz_nomad]

Kill him

[WendyS]

If he has inherited the property and you have no financial interest or share in it, I think the sad answer is that you probably have no legal right to continued occupation. However, it seems a pretty uncharitable thing to do to a family member so soon after a bereavement. You can always consult a solicitor if you feel your mother's Will was made under undue influence but challenging this in court would be a very long and expensive business with no guarantee of success. I suggest you visit your local Council's Housing Department with a copy of the eviction order to see whether they can rehouse you.

[sarnieken]

Not knowing all the circumstances but he sounds like a bit of a d*ck. My own oppinion by the way. :)

[Law Student]

On the face of it you may not have a very good case, but it's worth taking legal advice BEFORE you move out. It could be interesting if you have paid towards the purchase or upkeep of the farm.

[dicksta]

we have always paid half towards the bills, i actually helped my father and younger brother build the house. ten years ago i converted the garage into a one bedroom flat, which is self sufficient ( under the agreement with my late mother) that my wife and i could live there rent free untill the day we died. but last year (without my knowledge) the will was changed.