Q: My husband & I have lived with my husband's grandparents for 4 years. The house is willed to their son.
Do we have any rights to stay after they pass away? We currently live there.
A:
Probably not. The only way I can think of would be if they conveyed some real property interest in the house to you during their lives. This could be a lease agreement (written) or a term of years or a life estate or several other types of interest. Other than a lease, these other arrangements are a little out of the ordinary. So you probably have no right or interest that would be enforceable against the other family. You should speak with an experienced probate or real estate lawyer in your area to be sure. They will know the questions to ask to determine whether you have any rights in your situation. Many lawyers offer free initial consultations. Good luck.
PS: My comments here are for general information only and are not legal advice about your particular situation nor do my comments create an attorney-client relationship between us. Contact an attorney in your state for legal advice.
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