QUESTION
How long do you have to be married to inherit 1/3 of your deceased spouses home
Asked on Dec 17th, 2020 on Wills and Probate - Texas
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My father passed away without a will, his wife of 16 months thinks she is entitled to 1/3 of his home (which he purchased before their marriage)
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There is no length of marriage requirement. Nor is there a one-third provision in Texas.
In Texas a surviving spouse has a right to reside in the home for life regardless of whether it was purchased before or during the marriage. If it was purchased before the marriage, her contributions to the mortgage payments, etc. during the marriage would also give her a right for reimbursement.
Answered on Dec 18th, 2020 at 5:47 AM
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