Q: Mother in law passed 4 yrs ago, her husband was on the deed but is selling without consulting kids. Is this legal
My mil and fil lived at the residence together for 20 years. It was not in her name but she invested just as much as he did. He used her life insurance for his pleasure rather than her funeral and is now selling the property. We were wondering if the children would be entitled to anything?
A: Based on the info in your question, it appears probably not. If the husband was the named beneficiary of the life insurance, then the death benefit was his to spend however he wanted, even if foolish. Similarly, if the real estate was deeded to him only, ( and its perfectly legal to own property separate and apart from your spouse), then that property is also his to keep, or rent, or sell, or whatever he desires.
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