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Re: Can I Be Forced To Sell My Inheritance? by Starboytwo(m): 9:20am On Jan 08, 2020
adebaba5:
They can definitely do that without your consent. This is nigeria, as long as there is no will by your dad specifying ''who gets what''.
the property will be shared the traditional way and the eldest son gets to pick first and you can not stand in the way of the majority, especially in nigeria.
No go collect otumokpo.
Be safe
I don't intend to collect otumokpo bro, and I'm not averse to selling, just that people I haven't met physically, had voted for sale already, they don't even know the place... Na wa...

I'm for everybody go fine him way this buhari era, besides who sells a home in the heart of Lagos anyway?
Re: Can I Be Forced To Sell My Inheritance? by Starboytwo(m): 9:21am On Jan 08, 2020
momove4real25:
İ will advice you to let go. They cant sell the property without every members of the family sign n seal for it to be transfered legally. But issues like this lives can be taken for them to have their ways. They might claim if we cant sell while they are alive when they are no more we can sell. Pls consent to it, get ur share, utilize well. Wisfom from above will be on u
thank you very much ma... God bless you

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Re: Can I Be Forced To Sell My Inheritance? by Starboytwo(m): 9:22am On Jan 08, 2020
Cti28:
My Dad has so many land, but I don't care about the lands, I don't have time to be dragging land with some one. Any how they like they should do with them. My goal is to make money, buy my land and develop it.

Go and hustle and forget the family house,to avoid story . When you are established you can build as many as you want.
nice one, thanks
Re: Can I Be Forced To Sell My Inheritance? by Starboytwo(m): 9:23am On Jan 08, 2020
sisisioge:
Well, why not share it and let everyone do as they please with theirs? But I will suggest that you sell and move on with your lives. Otherwise, the house will keep bringing you guys together unnecessarily. Good luck.
yeah you are right, selling is not entirely a bad thing, we don't collect rent, people working beside and outside our house were surprised we were the landlord, me and my bro be Og's mehn, we live our life and bother nobody, only privilege is rent free and you'd think we are just another student...


It's one of the siblings dropped account number for tenants, that's how rent is collected, I never collect rent etc.. .
Re: Can I Be Forced To Sell My Inheritance? by eRex(m): 9:25am On Jan 08, 2020
Starboytwo:
Good day all,

It's pretty simple, can I be forced to sell my inheritance?

My late pop passed away 4 years ago, he had 11 surviving children from 4 wives, me and my younger brother were the last kids from the last wife...

He left a house in Lagos which we presently reside in but in recent times it's been the topic of sale by other siblings.... our stance remain 'NO SELLING'

Additional info

1-Me and my bro are in our early and mid 20's,we live in one of the apartments

2-The remaining siblings all have families of their own outside Lagos

3- Money is obviously the Motive for selling, but its emotional and psychological for us, dunno if this count, but id also add that my younger brother is a 'son of the soil"here, schooled here and erythane before pop passed, 3 of the siblings have never been here before. Older folks call popman "Baba Shade" we only met at the burial...

We had a Family meeting/reunion mid last year and the house was thrown in a debate, while majority of my siblings choose to sell the house, me, my brother and our eldest brother(2nd born) were against selling...

However, my elder bros and i spoke on new year day and i got to know his stance had changed concerning no selling, he cited heavy pressure from other siblings and he is very tired. And maybe he needs money too...

Which prompted my creation of the thread and asking "can our house be sold without our consent" considering we are in the minority for team "no selling"

Can we be forced to sell? despite having no intentions to do so, and how does the legal system cover for us...

N/B- there is no discord or fight or anything among siblings, we all live in peace and contact mostly through phone calls sometimes.....

Let me drop my little epistle.

Look at it Logically and not emotional.

- Everyone is entitled to the house.
- if your dad had 10 car stashed away in a different state aside were u reside.. u haven't seen the cars, you have even used any of them.. and u are cash strapped, won't you consider selling some or all of the cars to raise money (now you may not have considered who might have been emotional attached to the car.
- you obviously are at disadvantage being amongst the least siblings. Next of kin will be far from you so you decisions may be rarely consider in grave circumstances.
- money is the root of evil... No you still feel there is no contention... When they are truly pressed for money and the see you as an obstacle... The game will change..
* my 2 cent if they want to sell the house, it purely because they do not have any emotional attachment to it like you do.

Sell it take you share and help yourself

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Re: Can I Be Forced To Sell My Inheritance? by chillex8(m): 9:27am On Jan 08, 2020
I think your elder siblings are even too nice.
If they wanted that property sold, it would have been, long long ago.

That you grew up in your fathers house doesn't make it your home.

You are the last born of the last wife, puts you in a very disadvantaged position.

Again, your elder siblings are too nice.

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Re: Can I Be Forced To Sell My Inheritance? by praiseneo(m): 9:27am On Jan 08, 2020
I told my mom to sell one of our lands and i wanna use the money to japa out of naija. She havent respond i dont know if that request makes sense.

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Re: Can I Be Forced To Sell My Inheritance? by Starboytwo(m): 9:27am On Jan 08, 2020
Kekereekun123:
only useless men have many kids from different wives. creating problems upandan
your father and grandfather are useless
Re: Can I Be Forced To Sell My Inheritance? by Lordmajor31: 9:28am On Jan 08, 2020
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Re: Can I Be Forced To Sell My Inheritance? by extremelygolden: 9:28am On Jan 08, 2020
You better listen to majority advise given to you up there already and allow your siblings do whatever they like with the property.

The issue of property or land dispute in Nigeria is always a delicate one and oftentimes leaves a trail of blood, tears and sorrow.

Now that your siblings are asking nicely, you better cooperate and allow them sell the house. Work hard, build your own house and avoid the mistake your father made by not leaving a Will.

Just thread cautiously to avoid story that touches the heart.

And believe me that in some culture, as the children of the last wife, you have little or no say regarding your father's inheritance.

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Re: Can I Be Forced To Sell My Inheritance? by Starboytwo(m): 9:29am On Jan 08, 2020
Quincykay:
I've experienced what you're going through. It really helps that you guys are civil. FOR NOW! But in the absence of a will, the default in any probate court is a "democracy". One beneficiary, one vote. Thus sell carries the day. Trust me I understand the sentiment to childhood homes, but justice especially fair justice and equity has to be dispassionate.
I get it now, and we are super civil, no discord anything... We live far apart and mostly don't know one another but we all good...


I just want to know what's up, and know where me and my bro stands. .. Thanks for the input
Re: Can I Be Forced To Sell My Inheritance? by Nobody: 9:30am On Jan 08, 2020
Starboytwo:
Good day all,

It's pretty simple, can I be forced to sell my inheritance?

My late pop passed away 4 years ago, he had 11 surviving children from 4 wives, me and my younger brother were the last kids from the last wife...

He left a house in Lagos which we presently reside in but in recent times it's been the topic of sale by other siblings.... our stance remain 'NO SELLING'

Additional info

1-Me and my bro are in our early and mid 20's,we live in one of the apartments

2-The remaining siblings all have families of their own outside Lagos

3- Money is obviously the Motive for selling, but its emotional and psychological for us, dunno if this count, but id also add that my younger brother is a 'son of the soil"here, schooled here and erythane before pop passed, 3 of the siblings have never been here before. Older folks call popman "Baba Shade" we only met at the burial...

We had a Family meeting/reunion mid last year and the house was thrown in a debate, while majority of my siblings choose to sell the house, me, my brother and our eldest brother(2nd born) were against selling...

However, my elder bros and i spoke on new year day and i got to know his stance had changed concerning no selling, he cited heavy pressure from other siblings and he is very tired. And maybe he needs money too...

Which prompted my creation of the thread and asking "can our house be sold without our consent" considering we are in the minority for team "no selling"

Can we be forced to sell? despite having no intentions to do so, and how does the legal system cover for us...

N/B- there is no discord or fight or anything among siblings, we all live in peace and contact mostly through phone calls sometimes.....


This is not yet your inheritance till the properties are shared . I think the headline should change . Your dad's tradition and the legal system will help to solve this. By the way , what's ERYTHANE ??

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Re: Can I Be Forced To Sell My Inheritance? by Fundamentalist: 9:31am On Jan 08, 2020
For me.I would believe that this is a Muslim family. According to Islamic law, once a decease dies, properties he/she leaves behind should be shared to the legitimate inheritors. You and your siblings all have same claim to the property. Saying they don't know the place or other emotional issues doesn't come to life. You are all entitled to the property and its should be shared SIMPLE. Even it means selling the property. I'm quite happy that all of you are very civil in this case. No threats, harassment or intimidation.

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Re: Can I Be Forced To Sell My Inheritance? by Starboytwo(m): 9:32am On Jan 08, 2020
eyinjuege:
If you don't sell, then you move out and give the place up for rent so that everyone can be sharing from the proceeds.
The others feel they're not benefitting anything from father's inheritance.
You and your brother continue to live rent free, and would probably marry and raise family there if not careful. Does that mean the others won't benefit from their inheritance?
they don't feel anything, we have always lived rent free before pops died, I have yet to see anyone pay rents in his father's house...

And if we talking about benefits, then me and my brother are the aggrieved ones, believe that. .. not cuz am the op, but the real Donald trump truth
Re: Can I Be Forced To Sell My Inheritance? by DrHighchief(m): 9:32am On Jan 08, 2020
emmanuelewumi:


Not like that in Yoruba custom, all the children including females are entitled to the inheritance
Ok
Re: Can I Be Forced To Sell My Inheritance? by NaMeAboki: 9:34am On Jan 08, 2020
Starboytwo:
no will, and I believe my imediate elder bro have in possesion any relevant paperworks for the house...


And it' not a now thingy, even if it will be sold eventually, not in the next 5 years at least... I just want to know if majority win works in this kinda situation or dosent...

I mean it's an inheritance right, we all have equal rights and all, 8 want to sell, 3 don't want to sell, majority rules say 8 win, but everything I have been reading online says no sale without my "consent"... So I'm thinking like since my "consent" is NO, they can't sell...

Maybe I should add, nobody will cheat anybody in the aftermath of a sale, everyone would get theirs...

My issue is isn't there some clause in the law that covers for a scenario where the property in contention is my home, grew up in it, knew everyone, live and still living with evidence, also I know for a fact that pop will never sell, out of the blue about to be up for sale by people who needed an address and later description when they were coming cuz they needed money....


They just trying to use my house for cash out, why should they? The day they came, they all left except 1, not my fault they like visitors, cuz they never come..

You are reasoning with your emotions not logic and therefore being selfish.
All your siblings and your late father's wives are entitled to their their legitimate share of their inheritance.
You are apparently living and benefitting rent free from the house and therefore reluctant to let go - alongside your emotional attachment to it.
You have 3 basic options:
If the property is large enough, then it can be physically divided so that every heir may inherit and do as he/she pleases with his/her share.
If you have enough money, then you can offer to buy the rest out - subject to their consent.
Otherwise, the majority interest should prevail over your minority rights; most courts would uphold their right to sell the property and give you your legitimate share of the proceeds.

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Re: Can I Be Forced To Sell My Inheritance? by Starboytwo(m): 9:35am On Jan 08, 2020
tropaz:
You are just a selfish kid
@OP

What if you are just a damn bastard?
Think about it!!!

Intact, other siblings should ask you for house rent from the day you started staying on that property till the day you make up your mind to sell...
this is a very sensitive issue for me, next time you see a thread like this, use ur brain mostly, dont just talk trash.. .

Again the question is can I be legally forced to sell even if I say No?

No other bullshit, but your dumb imagination
Re: Can I Be Forced To Sell My Inheritance? by zed7: 9:36am On Jan 08, 2020
Parents should sell their properties when getting old, put the money in trust for each of their kids. This helps to eliminate bad blood between siblings fighting over properties.

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Re: Can I Be Forced To Sell My Inheritance? by TaiKuun(m): 9:37am On Jan 08, 2020
Yes, if you live in Nigeria.
Re: Can I Be Forced To Sell My Inheritance? by Starboytwo(m): 9:37am On Jan 08, 2020
FreebiesGRAM:
If I were you, I will buy the house from them! cool
wish I could, I swear to God
Re: Can I Be Forced To Sell My Inheritance? by sisisioge: 9:37am On Jan 08, 2020
Starboytwo:
yeah you are right, selling is not entirely a bad thing, we don't collect rent, people working beside and outside our house were surprised we were the landlord, me and my bro be Og's mehn, we live our life and bother nobody, only privilege is rent free and you'd think we are just another student...


It's one of the siblings dropped account number for tenants, that's how rent is collected, I never collect rent etc.. .

I understand. They could share it such that your present apartment goes to you and you can chose not to sell while someone else buys the rest. I once lived in a house owned by three landlords. One lives there, the second rented his out while the third sold his. Issue resolved.

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Re: Can I Be Forced To Sell My Inheritance? by olaeffect(m): 9:38am On Jan 08, 2020
That word "My" in your comment is even my concern. Even a woman married to a man with 2 wives cannot not call the man "my husband" without issues, the right thing to say is "our husband ".
But thank God in your comment you noted and agreed that the inheritance is not yours alone, you even agreed that if the property is to be sold it should not be now (maybe in the next 5yrs) which I believe is a period you selfishly believe you and your younger brother will be able to survive without the house.
Bro, you are simply being selfish. My answer to your question is yes, the inheritance can be sold without your consent, because the inheritance is not yours alone but the family. And it is not mandatory for every single member of a family to agree before a family can take a decision, unless you want to go against the family and make the simple issue messy.

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Re: Can I Be Forced To Sell My Inheritance? by frozen70(f): 9:38am On Jan 08, 2020
Starboytwo:
Good day all,

It's pretty simple, can I be forced to sell my inheritance?

My late pop passed away 4 years ago, he had 11 surviving children from 4 wives, me and my younger brother were the last kids from the last wife...

He left a house in Lagos which we presently reside in but in recent times it's been the topic of sale by other siblings.... our stance remain 'NO SELLING'

Additional info

1-Me and my bro are in our early and mid 20's,we live in one of the apartments

2-The remaining siblings all have families of their own outside Lagos

3- Money is obviously the Motive for selling, but its emotional and psychological for us, dunno if this count, but id also add that my younger brother is a 'son of the soil"here, schooled here and erythane before pop passed, 3 of the siblings have never been here before. Older folks call popman "Baba Shade" we only met at the burial...

We had a Family meeting/reunion mid last year and the house was thrown in a debate, while majority of my siblings choose to sell the house, me, my brother and our eldest brother(2nd born) were against selling...

However, my elder bros and i spoke on new year day and i got to know his stance had changed concerning no selling, he cited heavy pressure from other siblings and he is very tired. And maybe he needs money too...

Which prompted my creation of the thread and asking "can our house be sold without our consent" considering we are in the minority for team "no selling"

Can we be forced to sell? despite having no intentions to do so, and how does the legal system cover for us...

N/B- there is no discord or fight or anything among siblings, we all live in peace and contact mostly through phone calls sometimes.....

Is that the only property of your dad

Was there a will indicating it belongs to you and your siblings

Where is the documents to the building, is it with your mum or another person or unknown

Your mum is the last wife, so it's possible he married her after those acquisition

You said the whole family lives peacefully, I doubt, there are underlying issues which will start prompting up, the house for sale is one of them

My advice is, find out the formula for sharing, which is supposed to be shared among the four wives, irrespective of how many kids they have for him

So sharing ought to be done in fours not number of children

What about other properties are the going to share those ones too or just the one you are occupying

Well for your own life and peace of mind

Give up, let the share it

It will make you struggle to have yours

Polygamous family is the worst place family politics are played

They target the stubborn one's to eliminate them or render them useless while those who behaves like mumu are set free because they don't interfare in their dubious act

Finally, join them because you can't fight them

This will teach men a big lesson to keep just one wife

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Re: Can I Be Forced To Sell My Inheritance? by emmanuelewumi(m): 9:40am On Jan 08, 2020
zed7:
Parents should sell their properties when getting old, put the money in trust for each of their kids. This helps to eliminate bad blood between siblings fighting over properties.

Especially when you have children from multiple wives

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Re: Can I Be Forced To Sell My Inheritance? by lifenajeje(m): 9:43am On Jan 08, 2020
Children sell houses built by their parents despite the house been occupied by the owners ,

People sell other person's properties ,


Op it's only a matter of time before that house is sold ...buyer never come ,

when the new owner makes payment don't be caught unaware with a notice of ejection ..


Family sweet ,, family sweet but wait make money matter come up na that time you go truly know ur family ..


Least I forgot ..

My friends mum twin sister sold their parents properties and vanished into thin air with her husband and kids from 2009- date .

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Re: Can I Be Forced To Sell My Inheritance? by Malawian(m): 9:43am On Jan 08, 2020
Starboytwo:
Good day all,

It's pretty simple, can I be forced to sell my inheritance?

My late pop passed away 4 years ago, he had 11 surviving children from 4 wives, me and my younger brother were the last kids from the last wife...

He left a house in Lagos which we presently reside in but in recent times it's been the topic of sale by other siblings.... our stance remain 'NO SELLING'

Additional info

1-Me and my bro are in our early and mid 20's,we live in one of the apartments

2-The remaining siblings all have families of their own outside Lagos

3- Money is obviously the Motive for selling, but its emotional and psychological for us, dunno if this count, but id also add that my younger brother is a 'son of the soil"here, schooled here and erythane before pop passed, 3 of the siblings have never been here before. Older folks call popman "Baba Shade" we only met at the burial...

We had a Family meeting/reunion mid last year and the house was thrown in a debate, while majority of my siblings choose to sell the house, me, my brother and our eldest brother(2nd born) were against selling...

However, my elder bros and i spoke on new year day and i got to know his stance had changed concerning no selling, he cited heavy pressure from other siblings and he is very tired. And maybe he needs money too...

Which prompted my creation of the thread and asking "can our house be sold without our consent" considering we are in the minority for team "no selling"

Can we be forced to sell? despite having no intentions to do so, and how does the legal system cover for us...

N/B- there is no discord or fight or anything among siblings, we all live in peace and contact mostly through phone calls sometimes.....
why dont you first find out how much will be accruable to you guys over any sale, you might find it is reasonable selling the "public house" and buying yourself a land, even if it is 40ft container you put in the land and fabricate to your taste. At least, no more noise from any quarters.

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Re: Can I Be Forced To Sell My Inheritance? by agrowell: 9:43am On Jan 08, 2020
Starboytwo:
thanks for your input, I reason that side too, at least we dey wash yoruba film, we dey see as things dey go....

But I strongly doubt things would go messy.. my siblings are all decent folks, I'd like to presume... I'm not gonna say No to any money but same time I'm not gonna sell my home cuz I'm strapped for cash...

Forget decency when it comes to money. You better yield to his advice so that life not be a waste
Just assume if your father did not build s house, won't you live your life
Go out there and struggle to build yours. God bless your hustling.

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Re: Can I Be Forced To Sell My Inheritance? by Starboytwo(m): 9:43am On Jan 08, 2020
eRex:


Let me drop my little epistle.

Look at it Logically and not emotional.

- Everyone is entitled to the house.
- if your dad had 10 car stashed away in a different state aside were u reside.. u haven't seen the cars, you have even used any of them.. and u are cash strapped, won't you consider selling some or all of the cars to raise money (now you may not have considered who might have been emotional attached to the car.
- you obviously are at disadvantage being amongst the least siblings. Next of kin will be far from you so you decisions may be rarely consider in grave circumstances.
- money is the root of evil... No you still feel there is no contention... When they are truly pressed for money and the see you as an obstacle... The game will change..
* my 2 cent if they want to sell the house, it purely because they do not have any emotional attachment to it like you do.

Sell it take you share and help yourself

I get it, you hit the nail, I'm not against people selling, I don't blame them, they are not attached here.. they just need Cash...

And I have watched and seen a lot of movies where things turn crazy, like village people shit, I'm not cut out for that...

To be honest, I don't really give 5 fu.vks about it, but my brother is different, he is the last born, born here, knew everyone here, schooled here, friends here, it's hard for him... Also he puts in a lotta work here also,


I will tell him like I have told him earlier that we really can't do shiiit, we never gave a fucc in the beginning, so we shouldn't catch feelings now... We we be G, and don't have the time for family crap...

Now we siddon look... Thanks

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Re: Can I Be Forced To Sell My Inheritance? by Starboytwo(m): 9:44am On Jan 08, 2020
chillex8:
I think your elder siblings are even too nice.
If they wanted that property sold, it would have been, long long ago.

That you grew up in your fathers house doesn't make it your home.

You are the last born of the last wife, puts you in a very disadvantaged position.

Again, your elder siblings are too nice.
like I said, we are cool folks, mostly educated...
Re: Can I Be Forced To Sell My Inheritance? by Ndipe(m): 9:45am On Jan 08, 2020
Dont sell, otherwise where will you reside at when the house is sold? Invite the elders or talk to a lawyer about your right.
Re: Can I Be Forced To Sell My Inheritance? by Starboytwo(m): 9:46am On Jan 08, 2020
NaMeAboki:


You are reasoning with your emotions not logic and therefore being selfish.
All your siblings and your late father's wives are entitled to their their legitimate share of their inheritance.
You are apparently living and benefitting rent free from the house and therefore reluctant to let go - alongside your emotional attachment to it.
You have 3 basic options:
If the property is large enough, then it can be physically divided so that every heir may inherit and do as he/she pleases with his/her share.
If you have enough money, then you can offer to buy the rest out - subject to their consent.
Otherwise, the majority interest should prevail over your minority rights; most courts would uphold their right to sell the property and give you your legitimate share of the proceeds.
well I think that's sumps it up... Majority always win in all situation I guess, the more reason I brought it public.. . Thanks again

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Re: Can I Be Forced To Sell My Inheritance? by kodix(m): 9:47am On Jan 08, 2020
What are you even saying! Are you trying to make us believe that house is yours or what! Remember you and your bros are last children from even the last wife, (bitter truth) so you don't have much say self and even when is sold your share of money will be smaller though. Remember the house is not will to you or your bros either and you said others are not residing in Lagos where the house is and you want them to allow you continue staying there, no no no.the house has to be sold because the 11people can't be maintaining a single house it will diapulate, beside it might start causing problems in future through lent collection and economy is bad.[color=#990000][/color]

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