Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Georgia
Living Estate
We are considering purchasing a local farm. The original owners gave an older farm hand a ''living estate'' on the property. The original owner's grandchildren now have the property & want to sell. It was brought to our attention that the farm hand's children have located a couple of mobile homes on the property near their father. What are the farm hands rights under a ''living estate'' and do his children have any legal right to locate their homes on the property?
Asked on 3/07/06, 10:25 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Charles W. Field
Charles W. Field, Attorney at Law
Re: Living Estate
You need to contact a local attorney to do a title search to see what, if anything, has been recorded regarding this property. A "life estate" is a perfectly valid conveyance, but only if it is properly recorded.
Answered on 3/07/06, 4:39 pm