Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Massachusetts
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My ex-boyfrien died. He had no will, no ex-wife and NO children. He has siblings.
We purchased land in Maine. 80 acres My name is on the deed. Is this all mine? Do I have to prove that I contribute any money? The land is paid in full.
3 Answers from Attorneys
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I would need to see the deed sinc ethe type of ownership (is it exclusively in your name or are both on it?) will affect whetehr his share passes to you or to his siblings. Even if he did not have a Will, there are default rules that govern how a persons property passes at the time of their death; a Will just gives you control instead of the state.
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This is a Maine issue and is ruled by Main law on the ownership of property. You need to seek the advice of a licensed attorney who practices in Maine.
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Maine's intestate law will govern what happens to his property. However, your rights to the property will depend on how the deed reads. If you are tenants in common, you own half the property. If you are joint tenants with right of survivorship, then you can claim a right to the entire property. However, you need to have a Maine attorney review the deed for you.
Good Luck.
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