Dear Queenie,
My mother died many years ago and my father died recently and now my brother and I are quarrelling all the time over the settling of his estate – who gets what personal belongings, whether to keep his home and rent it out or just sell it and divide up the proceeds, etc.
Queenie, I hate being on the outs with him. What do you suggest?—Bereaved daughter
Dear Daughter,
Trying to handle such matters while grieving for your father’s passing is apparently more than you and your brother can handle. If your father left a will, be guided by his instructions. If not, hire a lawyer to act as executor of your father’s estate and be guided by his (or her) legal counsel.
