Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Illinois

Wife died

My wife of 20 years died a year ago and I have live in her house 20 plus years it was in her name so now can her kids make me move


Asked on 6/08/09, 3:39 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Re: Wife died

I disagree with Mr. Palmer if only her name was on the deed, it would then depend on whether she had a will and what was said in there. If she had no will, you get at leasst 1/3rd if I recall, possibly 1/2 of her property. which would include the house. The ycould kick you out after a partition lawsuit in which the house would be sold and you would get your share.

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Answered on 6/08/09, 9:02 pm
Walter Palmer Law Office of Walter Palmer

Re: Wife died

I am assuming that her kids are not your kids as well. Absent her having a will giving you rights, the answer is yes.

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Answered on 6/08/09, 4:37 pm


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