have question about brother contesting our mothers estate

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Our mother passed away last year after a long illness this brother did nothing to help and because of this i was left her house which she owned. This brother is now contesting the will claiming because our mother was in ill health i manipulated her to leave myself house and says he wants half and has seen lawyer. He claims that if hes successfull he will charge me rent for his half of house which would be £300 a month and this would be backdated to when our mother passed away i just feel hes a bully and wants everything his way and is devious on how he goes about things.

Because of this im wary that people will see his side as he can be convinsing and i wouldnt have the money to pay the much in rent in month specailly if its back dated im also wary that he would be able to come in the home at anytime he likes as half would be his and throw his weight about. My question is as im on esa and if he gets his way and we both own half of the house would benefits actaully pay rent for his portion of the house?

i apologise random im being defensive

He is being completely out of order and I hope your solicitor is helpful.

Sounds like you should contact all your other brothers to ascertain if they know what bully brother is saying he is doing on their behalf.

In Scotland you cannot disinherit children. Basically they are entitled to a share of all movable ie money, jewellery, etc but not property ie house. ( personal knowledge / experience of this). Sounds like he has already had his share of this. You can leave your house to whoever you want (unless you have a spouse).