Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Virginia
What are my rights?
I have lived on my mothers property for the past 50+ years. She recently passed away and my siblings want me to vacate the property so that it can be sold. There was no will. I would like to know what if any my rights are. can they force me to vacate? Thank you.
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: What are my rights?
Generally, absent some writing that would grant you some right to continue to live on the property,if your mother died without a will & no husband, the children inherit the property in equal shares. If you all fail to agree, the Court may "partition" the property and force a sale. You may buy them out or agree to sell the property & each of you receives an equal share net of costs.
Robert J. Strupp
Robert J. Strupp
Attorney at Law, PLC
Re: What are my rights?
What Robert Strupp said is correct. In addition, I will note that as a co-owner, you cannot be forced out of the property unless and until the Court orders a sale.
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