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Mother owed house then sold it. Married and then bought another with only her money down. Morgage has his name on it . Deed doesnt. No will.interstate
Asked on Sep 09th, 2020 on Wills and Probate - Texas
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She lead everyone to believe she wasnt married. The house and land were to be mine (her second son). So i payed the mortgage with out getting any reciepts. Mom died without notice. No joint accounts . He didnt help pay for it. He moved in/ pays mortgage now for the last two yrs with my help. He says it is his. Its still in my moms name. What can i do?
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In Texas a surviving spouse has a lifetime right of occupancy whether the home was separate property or community property. If your stepfather leaves the home, feet first or otherwise, your mother's 50% community property interest in the home will pass to her children.
Answered on Sep 10th, 2020 at 9:57 AM
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