Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Virginia
Deeds, survivorships
There are two properties. One is a house owned by my grandparents. My grandmother is deceased. The other property is a lot purchased by my grandfather and his second wife. Both are deceased. The second wife was never added to the house deed. The house is occupied by the second wife's granddaughter as she was living with my grandfather and her grandmother upon boths death. All tax bills were sent to the house. The taxes were not being paid, for either properties and therefore both were on the verge of being
auctioned by the city, much to my brother and my surprise. We paid the back taxes for both properties. What are our rights in regards to survivorship and ownership?
The granddaughter pays nothing to live in the house. The son of the second wife is disabled and the granddaughters mother's whereabouts is unknown.
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: Deeds, survivorships
If both of your grandparents are deceased, and if neither left a will, and if your grandfather's wife was never on the deed to either house, and if your grandparents had no children living at the time of their death, then the grandchildren, which includes you and your brother and perhaps others, are the heirs at law and would inherit the two properties.
Since there are lots of "if's" you should consult an attorney.
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