Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Illinois
Deceased Parents Home
My mother recently passed away. I have been living in her house for 14 years with my wife and kids. We have been responsible for the household expenses also including the yearly real estate taxes. My mother didn't leave a will. Do I have any legal rights that would allow me to stay in the home?
3 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Deceased Parents Home
You may have legal rights
to stay in the home
dependent upon how the title
to the property was held
and whether other heirs exist.
I live in Elmhurst and would
be glad to speak with for a
free no obligation consultation.
Scott Blumenshine
Re: Deceased Parents Home
You will need to find out immediately how the title to the house is held. If it was in your mother's name, then you have rights as a beneficiary of her estate.
The extent of your rights will then depend on whether you have other siblings, if her husband predeceased her, etc.
You should definitely have an attorney review the situation with you in order to determine what your rights are, and how to uphold them.
Let me know if I can assist. Good luck to you.
Re: Deceased Parents Home
You can not be kicked out without someone going to court to kick you out.
Depending on your situation, you may want to go to court, or you may want to do nothing and see what happens.
email me and I can help you evaluate the situation