I moved to a different state in 2017 to take care of my ailing mom. I had her put me on the home deed on a Quit Claim, in exchange for my moving and caring for her. My brother's name was already on the deed. My brother moved from another state (supposedly temporarily) during 2017 because I was diagnosed with a serious illness and could not care for mom for several months. Then, he refused to move out even though I did not agree to him living there. Mom died in Jan 2019 and my brother did not move out and I could not make him. Without my approval, he removed all landscaping from the yard (including many mature trees, shrubs, plants and even the grass). He also destroyed the home from the inside out, removing everything down to the studs, even the floor and ceiling. He then put the house up for sale. I sought an attorney but could not afford to sue him. I gave him a Quit Claim for my portion of the home, in exchange for a written agreement that he pay me 1/2 of whatever proceeds came from the sale, less $10,000. I have since moved back out of state. I have no idea how to account for these proceeds on taxes. I have no access to any info, basis amount, closing documents, etc on mom's home. I only have a check he gave me and a handrwritten note. I am at my wits end, please any help would be appreciated!
