Originally Posted by quilterj
First of all thanks to all of you for your input. Even though our mother didn't have a will, only owned the trailer that they lived in, and had just the life insurance. And only my sisters name was on the policy. One of our brothers says that they have the right to take her to court to collect money and or the house. He said that my sister told him that my mom had told her to share. I don't recall my sister saying that my mom said anything like that. But she says that she is going to share but not as much as she said she would when mom first passed away. If the house goes to probate he won't be able to do anything about it right?
He can sue all he likes for the insurance, but her name is on the policy and that's the end of that.
Conversely, he can try to collect from the proceeds of the sale of the home, but that would be a judge's decision. It depends on how your state prioritizes the debtors vs unacknowledged heirs.
Again, Please have her talk to a reputable attorney.