My mother died in December 2007, my three siblings were all in jail the day she died. My brother hired an attorney when released and had a friend of his become personal rep. for my mother's estate, he couldn't because of his criminal record. She the (PR) now claims she was my mother's sister in court. I paid the utilities and household bills for three months, submitted claims to be reimbursed for $1400.00, now the PR and attorney are offering me $172.00 to settle my claim. Is this fair. Estate value at $90,000.

No Will?

Then then the expenses would be paid and the balance divided four ways - you would all get the same share.

Your brother alone couldn't "appoint" a personal representative for the estate. Something else had to be going on.

What other details do you know?

My brother did this alone other two siblings were still in jail, I received a certified letter re: appointed PR.