New Caney, TX asked in Real Estate Law and Probate for Texas

Q: My husband and I moved into the house his mom got the loan for , I've been paying the mortgage for 22 years,

My husband died. Can I still claim this house? Or does the person that's on the deed kick me out

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Nina Whitehurst
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  • Probate Lawyer
  • Crossville, TN

A: More facts are needed. You did not say how title is vested right now.

Teri A. Walter
Teri A. Walter
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  • Houston, TX
  • Licensed in Texas

A: If your husband was not the owner when he died, you can't inherit the house from him. Gather the deed, the will, if any, and information on any other heirs, and talk to a probate lawyer in your area.

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