My mother was married to my stepfather when she died. The property is still in her name. I was promised to be able to live there forever and that the property would be mine. As of lately my stepfather has kicked me out and is fixing to sell property. Do I have any rights to said property?
Your stepfather has a lifetime right to occupy the property but when he leaves it, your mother's 50% community property interest in the property is divided among all her children. Contact a local probate lawyer about filing an Application to Determine Heirship or other document which will secure your rights.
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