Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Ohio

Right to Property after death

I am an only child. My father has a girlfriend that he has been with for over ten years. During that time he they have purchased many items together. They built a house together on property that my father previously owned, but later had her name added to. If he passes away do I inherit what he owned, or would it go to her, since her name is on it? This is not a money seeking question, I don't believe I am entitled to anything, he thinks I will be.


Asked on 9/04/06, 10:03 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Re: Right to Property after death

It depends on the type of deed. If title is held in the the names of your father and his girlfriend, with no survivorship language, then they each own a 1/2 interest and you will inherit his 1/2 interest if he left it to you in his Will or you are his only child. If the deed says "joint with rights of survivorship" then the survivor (between your father and girlfriend) takes all of the property. Check the deed.

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Answered on 9/04/06, 10:21 pm


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