All my answers pertain to Oregon. The siblings who have power of attorney no longer have any authority. Power of attorney is no good after the death of the principal. The personal representative named in your mother-in-law's house will have control of the estate, once probate is opened. (Nobody is PR until the court appoints them PR; just being named in the Will is not enough). The family can't force you to pay rent; you are responsible for taxes, insurance, any mortgage on the house, and maintenance while you live there. Paying a year's taxes won't necessarily give you the right to live there for a year.
Answered on Sep 22nd, 2014 at 11:56 AM