[Jerry H.]

My mother passed 3 years ago, and left her estate to myself and my 2 siblings. It was the only home I had ever known; she had lived there since the late 50's. I was the administrator of her estate, and yes I thought about buying out my siblings and renting out the house, or even moving back there myself. Her place was only 20 minutes away. But in the end I sold it.

I didn't want the hassle of dealing with a tennant. But most of all I think I just wanted a clean break. It's hard enough that my Mon has passed, much less having to deal with my homeplace on a daily basis. And then dealing with jealous siblings. They could possibly think that you didn't pay them enough when you bought them out, even though you paid what they agreed. You can't win. I wouldn't do it; I would just go ahead and sell it and make a clean break.