I talked to dad's lawyer today, and he is in favor of the house being sold. We have had an offer of $215,000nz, so settlement will take place in April. There is some furniture in the house I would like if no one else does, but I'm not too upset if I don't get it.

Bro has turned out to be an absolute ratbag. Knowing that dad was probably already suffering from dementia, he got him to sign some pieces of paper, including a will which left everything to him and cut us girls out completely. But the lawyer tells me it won't stand up in court. The kindest thing I can say about bro is that he has had mental health problems in the past and maybe isnt' entirely responsible for his actions. Anyway, dad may well live another 10 years and his money all get used for his care.