Question about inheritance law in scotland

[Moondust1973]

My mother passed away a month ago she had six sons but had no relationship with her other sons I've been left her house because of that and the fact I cared for her but I have a question do I have to keep the house for a certain amount of time after it legally becomes mine I'm concerned that if I sell it which I want to do as I don't like the area and its to big for me its got three bedrooms and I live on my own that if my brothers hear I've sold it they could want a share of money from sale of house I just wondered where I stand on this

If the house was left to you in her Will then your siblings have no claim on the house

I believe Scottish laws around disinheriting children only apply to moveable estate so they have right to a share of that but not property. Who is executor? Can you get some legal advice?

im executor but im also getting help from lawyer but what i dont understand is he asked if i was still staying at the property (mums old house) to which i replied yes but i dont know how thats relevant

Assuming lawyer is in Scotland and is aware of siblings? Think it’ll be fine, you can sell once title has transferred to you as per will

Lawyer is in Scotland and knows about siblings

www.turcanconnell.com/legal/wills-estate-planning-and-succession/legal-rights-in-scotland/

Not sure if the info in this link helps?

As I read it, whether something is heritable property which passes under the will, or movable property to which your brothers would have a claim, is determined by its status at your mother’s death, not by what you do with it later, so you’d be fine to sell it ASAP.

However I am not a qualified Scottish
lawyer so you should of course get your solicitor’s advice in writing to confirm it’s OK before taking action.

ok thanks guys this has put my mind at rest