Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Indiana
Is a will a legal document?
Owner of house says in will that upon sale of house after his death that half of proceeds should go to his children.
Person dies and his widow sells house without telling children.
What recourse is there ?
Asked on 7/17/20, 6:42 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
The answer depends on whether the Owner had placed his widow on the deed and exactly what the wording was. The deed may trump the will. If she was not placed on the deed,
at a minimum be a claim for half of the proceeds.
Answered on 7/17/20, 6:47 pm
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