Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Massachusetts

property rights of clergy widow

Does the widow of a clergy member (rabbi or minister) have any property rights in the parsonage or home owned by the congregation? Can she be evicted when the clergy-spouse dies?


Asked on 8/27/08, 1:11 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Joseph Murray Joseph M. Murray, Esq.

Re: property rights of clergy widow

This would depend on the contract between the minister and the congregation. Get a copy and retain an attorney to review it.

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Answered on 8/27/08, 2:16 pm
henry lebensbaum Law Offices of Henry Lebensbaum (978-749-3606)

: property rights of clergy widow

Not unless there is something in writing or an agreement between the clergy person and the congregation.

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Answered on 8/27/08, 2:33 pm


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