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My wife died and left behind 2 grown daugthers and 2 houses. I would like to know if I’m entitled to the houses by law?
Asked on May 30, 2009 under Real Estate Law, Pennsylvania
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J.M.A., Member in Good Standing of the Connecticut Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 15 years ago | Contributor
I am a lawyer in CT and practice in this area. The question i have is whether your wife has a will and who if any besides your wife was listed as the owner of the 2 houses. If there is no will, the laws of intestacy say that her assets pass to you - i.e. her interest in the houses. If there are are other people on the title to the house, i will need to know whether they have survivorship rights or whether the people own different interests. It is not as complicated as it sounds and you are most likely entitled to this property, however, there are some issues to address before i can give you a definitive answer.
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