Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Alabama
My mom is 80 years old and her house is in mine and my sisters name. My mom also has a will. My mom has a person living with her and I wanted to know if anything happens to my mom will that live-in person be able to get a part of the property. My sister and I have had the house in our name for the past 15 years.
1 Answer from Attorneys
If the home was deeded to you and your sister and your mother is living there as a tenant, then she cannot divest you of your ownership in the home. However, should your mother marry her live-in companion, he would have certain claims as a surviving spouse that, while they would not affect the home itself, might affect other assets that would otherwise pass to you. Why don't you contact a local lawyer in Muscle Shoals who practices Elder Law to get a one-hour consultation on these issues?