Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Rhode Island

Even if the parties are not married, if both names are on the mortgage both remain liable for the mortgage. The bank has the right to go after either person for the full amount of the mortgage, interest, attorneys fees, etc. Even if one person moves out of the house they are still liable under the loan. It also does not matter what names are on the deed.

As you are not married, the other person has absolutely no claim on any property you hold with another person, such as your parents. In addition, anything you receive as an inheritance is not reachable unless it is placed in a joint account.

Hope this helps you out.