Last Updated: Feb. 6, 2026 at 10:50 a.m. ET
First Published: Feb. 5, 2026 at 5:15 a.m. ET
Dear Quentin,
I am having a long-standing issue with my brother. My father passed away 14 years ago and made my brother the trustee. Almost all of the possessions have been distributed; however, the estate still owns a small lake house and $100,000 in cash.
I have mentioned to my brother that I have no interest in the lake house. He visits it maybe five to 10 times a year. It is by no means an extravagant property and is worth approximately $125,000-$150,000 according to Zillow Z.
