Q: I’ve lived with my grandparents all my life. I’m 40 now. They recently just passed away with no will. So, now, I’m
Paying the house taxes and house insurance. Mind you, In 1950, my grandpa payed for the house in full. Now that grandparents are gone, my Aunt wants me to pay rent. Which I think is ridiculous. If I don’t pay rent, she is going to kick me out my house. The house is not even in her name. I took care of my grandpa and grandma 24/7 and they never once told me to pay rent. The reason was that I helped them with their everyday needs. I was both their personal caregiver. My aunt had said, “NOBODY IN THIS WORLD LIVES FOR FREE!!! Everyone has to pay something.” I don’t know who she think she is trying to kick me out my own home or pay rent. And again, there is no will. I don’t know what to do. Please help.
A: You have not supplied enough information to answer this question. It is possible you have no claim to the house whatsoever, I which case, yes, you need to move out or pay rent. Or you might have inherited a percentage interest in the house if your parent on that side of the family is deceased, in which case you have a right of occupancy. You should schedule a consultation with a probate attorney. Your grandparents’ estates do need to be probated to vest title in their heirs at law.
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