Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Ohio
Unmarried couple live together w/ no will or children and one dies
Unmarried couple of 17 years living together for 7-8 years w/ no children and no will. Does the living partner have any entitlement or legal rights to the deceased assets/items?
Asked on 4/20/03, 8:42 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Frank Rozanc
Frank J. Rozanc, Esq.
Re: Unmarried couple live together w/ no will or children and one dies
In the situation you describe, neither partner would have any legal rights to the property of the other. The only rights that might attach is if a bank account or piece of real property would be titled as joint and survivorship property. Both of you need to do that, or get wills drafted to better effectuate your wishes,
Answered on 4/21/03, 2:19 pm
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