Q: If I have paid the taxes, Insurance and maintained the property of my parents for the last 30 years do I have any rights
I have paid the taxes, insurance and maintenance on my parents property since 1982. Do I have any rights to that property when my parents pass away? My sister & brother whom have not helped at all felt why should get 1/3. What is the law?
A: No, it's not that easy. There are limited circumstances where paying the taxes can get you title by adverse possession, but there are a lot of additional conditions that must be met before you can get title in this way. Sounds like your folks are still living in the house. If so, it's pretty much impossible for you to get title by adverse possession since you aren't actually in possession...they are! If your parents want to leave the property to you they can do so in their wills.
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