If parents ditched their 16 year old son, left him, so his elder sister, 24, came to take care of him, would..

she be able to sell the house? Would she become the owner? What would happen?

She can't sell the house unless she owns it, the bank may be willing to work with you if they know what happened. Good Luck!

Yes because she is over 18. She's an adult. But try to find out whose name the house is in. for all you know it could be in your name. then she cant do anything to that house. what ever name is on the deed..that is the owner no matter if they live in it or not.

Give it a rest, buddy, before you get yourself in more trouble.Call a lawyer. If you don't need one now, it sounds like you may need one very soon.

No, she wouldn't own the house unless they signed it over to her, which I doubt very much. Just be a good person, do your schoolwork, be thankful you have a sister and stop worrying about the house. I'd be more concerned about why my parents left, is someone not well, or are they taking time for themselves or what? She is there to make sure you are doing ok and nothing that is theirs is hers. Parents have to give it legally or if they pass away they need to have a will, it not the state has a will for everyone all made out and they decide who gets what. First all bills are paid and sll assets are put together and someone takes care of that, appointed by the state, court, and after a two yr. period, when it's eaten up by lawyers they give what's left to the heirs. So, hope mom and dad are doing well and will be back soon and be good to the family because you might not be in the will, they should have a revocable living truat if they own property and have assets and children. And a will too. that way they have control until they die but then it stays out of probate and the family gets it, not the state, courts and lawyers. Chill out and make things better if possible. I hope they aren't sick or on drugs. If so, you be thankful sis is there. Behave and pray for them to be ok. I will pray for you both tonight too. Don't let this mess you up oK? Keep your chin up and stay cool. Love to you baby boy!!!

You said the parents ditched the son not the house.If they are "ditching" the sixteen year old,they are not very good parents. Maybe they need reported for putting out the son. Something is not right. His elder sister would be able to get custody of him and could possibly be able to sue for child support until the son becomes older.If the parents did leave a house its probably not paid for..in any event the daughter would not get the house if it was stilled owed for.