QUESTION
I lived with my boyfriend for 5 years. He owned the house.
Asked on May 19th, 2019 on Wills and Probate - New Jersey
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He wanted to make a will, but did not. He passed away, what are my rights? He only has a brother. There is no will, they are taking over house, its not even A week since my sweetheart passed. Do I have any rights?
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Unless you can prove a common law marriage, at most you may have a claim against the estate for money you spent for your boyfriend's final illness and funeral and maybe, if it is not found to be rent or a gift, property taxes or paying down the mortgage.
Answered on May 20th, 2019 at 5:05 AM
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