My gran died 2 years ago.
She named me, my brother and my mum as executors of the Will.
My brother signed over his responsibilities to my mum.
My mum and I do not get on at all. I have only seen her twice since the funeral.
She put the house on the market reluctantly because she wanted to keep it as a holiday home for herself. She priced it far too high and it didn’t sell. it did have an offer which was accepted and we applied for probate.
On Wednesday I received a council tax bill for over £800. I could find the money but would struggle without it.
My mum, brother and I are the only beneficiaries of the will getting 6/8, 1/8 and 1/8 shares respectively.
What should I do? What can I do?
I’m scared if I don’t pay it will affect my credit rating and I won’t be able to remortgage my own house ever. But I’m also reluctant to pay £800 every 6 months for a house I don’t even have a key for so my mum has a holiday home (I suspect she uses the property now and again).
Any advice gratefully received