my mom died last year she had Alzheimer's . My sister had power of and then executor of her will. She never gave me copies of anything and limited communication. I just found out she has put our mother"s home which I live in her name only.
Neither occupancy nor paying taxes transfers ownership.
When a Will is submitted for probate, it becomes a public document. Contact the clerk of the local surrogate's court to see the Will. In some counties probate records, including the Will, are available online.
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