Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Tennessee
Living Estate in a Deed
My mother signed a house over to me 3 years ago i have a free and clear deed except it says that my stepfather has a living estste. now she has passed away and he will not pay the insurance or the land taxes. he always did untill she died and he will not even talk about it. what is my legal rights? i would hate to loose my mothers house because i cant pay my taxes and the other taxes also. i do not live in this house i have another house that i am presently paying for . please e mail me if you have any info. thank you
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: Living Estate in a Deed
You do not want to lose the house due to unpaid taxes.
if your stepfather refuses to pay the taxes, you
may want to consider suing him and requiring that
he pay the insurance and taxes.
Marshall M. Snyder
Marshall Snyder
Law Office Of Marshall Snyder
19 Music Square West