Thank you for the prompt reply. The home was purchase 53 years ago at $18,000. Added a double garage and addition probably $50,000 cost. They mention that if mom needs the money they have to pay tax on her money she wants to use. If anything she would use it to fix her car or take a trip otherwise she has enough from pension etc... to live off each month. She also has a small amount in stocks she is selling so I think she can also live off that so I really don't think she would need any of the money but that is the gripe why they pay tax on her money so pay everyone's taxes from capital gain out of the sale then divide the remainder when she passes. Its just not sitting right with me but I want a fair way to say it's wrong but it's 3 of them that want it this way so if majority rules the little guy gets hurt and they avoid the bump in tax. How do I get them to see it from my standpoint? One of the siblings is going through the same thing with the in-laws and will probably get hit twice in one year but again she will reap the benefit of that home sale and still come out very nicely even much more then this sale so she is all worried about Capital gains. They say to me what if tables were turned wouldn't I want my tax paid ahead out of the sale but if tables were turned then it would be the three of them saying I have money so we won't pay your capital gains. Just frustrating and I don't want a fued just want to be fair. They won't get a lawyer then the money goes to the lawyer. Maybe I show them your answer and then they can see how foolish this plan is and just do the right thing!
