Property dispute over deceased parents assets in Wisconsin?

Question

My parents lived and owned a home in Cumberland WI. Including myself there are four children and all of us were on the deed to this property. Upon the death of both parents one of my siblings sold said property and all assets, (I am assuming as there is nothing left now). The money was supposed to be split between all of us and I never received anything. One of my other siblings did get some money but was asked to pay it back. While the other two will not tell me anything about what has happened with any of it. I am disabled and I don't have a lot of money to put forth for lawyer fees, so what I am asking is if I have a case that I could pursue or should I just let it go?

I called the court in Barron WI. and there was no will.

Answer 1

Check Wisconsin Circuit court access to see if anything went through probate. Do a simple search by using your parents or siblings name:

http://wcca.wicourts.gov/index.xsl

If that fails to turn anything up, you can call Barron County register of deeds (http://www.co.barron.wi.us/deeds.htm)

to find out what the property sold for. Chances are the proceeds from the sale were used to pay funeral and or other debts of your parents.

But good luck!

Answer 2

I guess the answer would be if the amount you feel you were due is worth the effort and expense to pursue. Also, you are talking about a family dispute, are you close to your siblings, it didnt sound like you are, but if so, this would certainly hurt the relationship you have with them. If you did file a lawsuit and win, do they have the means to pay you, if not then you have put out a lot of money for nothing, even though you won.

Answer 3

Did you see the will? If the will gave all the inheirtance to one sibiling, then you have no case. If it was meant to be split equally, then you have a case.