Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Arizona

Re: rights of residency

I presume he left no will or trust with any benefits for you in his estate.

Arizona does not recognize common law marriage. Therefore, when you live with a man for 5 years or 50 years and are not married, you have no rights as a spouse, no right to claim homestead allowance, exempt property allowance, family allowance, etc. They can serve you with a notice to get out, and if you do not, can bring a forcible detainer (court case) to have you evicted and to pay the court costs and attorney fees for the case. My advice: try to negotiate something reasonable, get another place to live immediately, and look for a partner who is committed enough to you to marry you and protect you in the event of death with an inheritance or life insurance. I wish you the best of success sincerely,

Best regards,

James D. Jenkins