The property is granted to me at mom's death. I suspect ill intentions because he keeps asking for her social number every time he gets a chance. I have word that he's likely to contest so I haven't been very friendly with my mom's credentials or allowing him access inside house with mom belongings since she's past. Ill stand by moms wishes only if he plays fair too. It doesn't look like he is going to. What should I do ?
This stuff gets messy and will need to be sorted out in the courts if siblings don't come to an agreement and in most cases they never do.
If mom is indeed gone, which it's hard to be certain based on your question, then you need to take a certified copy of her death certificate to the county recorder and ensure the transfer happens.
I am sorry for your loss. May The Lord give you grieving mercies, strength and wisdom during this difficult time.
Did she leave a will? Or is your name on the deed of the home? Are you the executor of the will?
Things in the estate now are managed by the executor of the will or the Trustee of the Trust.
Your brother does not get access to a home by living in it, no.
Your brother having the social security number of your dead mother will do him no good whatsoever. Her Social Security number was already reported as her being deceased.
You, if you are the executor do as the will states should be done.
If you are not the executor you await the executor's dispersal of the estate.
I am not clear what otherwise you are asking.
My brother has kept bank statements and utilities bills from me that has caused deliquency in payment.
So you see if I do the right thing it's liable to bite me this time. He claims he has changed but I don't see that change towards me. What I fear is he is setting me up to take from me on his belief that I've taken from him. He's been staying on the property against my mom's wishes and thinks he had the right. Idk what he could have up his sleeve
Find someone able to look at your paperwork (will, deed etc)& explain the legal stuff to you.
If you are on speaking terms with your brother, go together. If not, go alone.