My father died a few years ago pennyless and with an underwater mortgage on a decaying house. There was no will & no estate. I have never signed any documents acknowledging a right or responsibility to any of the belongings. I received a 1099s today for a sale in November. The gross proceeds is listed as $35k. An attorney is listed as the filer and my name and address are on the transferor section.
I've received no money regarding a transaction on this home nore have I accepted the property. Am I liable for taxation on this? Perhaps off base for this site: Should be seeking a portion of the proceeds?
