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I own half of a house my aunt owning the other half. I stayed in the house and took care of the owner my grandmother in the end stages of her dementia. My aunt wanted to put her in a home and I stepped in. She died in February from old age. Now my aunt is trying to take the house from me that I still live in with my family. What legal rights do I have?
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You do not write whether your grandmother left a Will. If she did, her Will governs the half of the home she owned. If she did not, that half passes to her heirs at law, presumably including your aunt. You can buy out the beneficiaries under the Will or, if there is no Will, the heirs. Or they can buy you out. Or the house can be sold and the net proceeds distributed to the owners based on their percentage of ownership. Occupancy, paying taxes, care of your grandmother do not increase your ownership interest. However, you may have a claim against your grandmother's estate for goods purchased or services rendered. Talk with a local probate lawyer.
Answered on Mar 23rd, 2021 at 5:26 AM
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