Legal Question in Real Estate Law in New Jersey

Re: living arrangements

You are a guest. If the relative passes on, the title to the property is determine by law, perhaps including the will, without regard to the fact that you live there or have cared for the relative. You don't acquire any interest in the title by having possession or by rendering services to the owner.

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Re: living arrangements

I agree with John that mere occupancy creates no rights. Further, since you paid no rent or equivalent, you have no claims against the estate. Unless the Will grants you rights, or the Deed has your name on it, or you are the closest living relative who will inherit upon the relative's death, your occupancy rights will terminate. There are many things that can be done, and I suggest that if the relative is competent, you discuss this with him/her and that the relative seek the advice of a good estate attorney who prepares the proper documents. Contact me directly if I can be of assistance.

Re: living arrangements

I have read what the other attorneys wrote.

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