Q: Inherited land has a mobile home on it, not to be inherited. What do I do?
My grandfather’s original will stated that his mobile home and the 5 acres of land it sat on were to be inherited by his daughters after his girlfriend (of 20 years) dies. She was to be able to live out her days there. He married her shortly before his death solely so she could receive his pension. She took him a few weeks before his death to change his will to reflect their marriage. He had bought a new mobile home since the original will had been made, as well. While updating it, somehow his wife also made sure that the new home was NOT included in their inheritence (he wasn’t in his right mind, she snuck him away to do it). So when she dies, what will happen to the mobile home? It’s sitting on land that will rightfully be my mom and her sister’s. How long will her family have to move it from the property?
A: Depending on what the new will says, the new wife may take under the new will. Once they married, it became a whole new ballgame. Once she marriedto him, she is entitled to at least 1/2 of the realty and 1/3of the personalty. If she gets that under the new will, fine. If she doesn't, she can reject the will and take 1/2 and 1/3 as if he had died interstate. Your mom and sisters need to consult an attorney immediately to see if they need to contest his new will.
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