Q: Should I do anything
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My son lived in my old house for 15 years. He did not pay rent but did pay property taxes and did a few upgrades. We asked him to start paying rent due to my sickness and needed the extra income. He refused and we had to go through a long eviction process. He is now trying to sue me and claim the house and property. He states he was promised the house. We never had a verbal or written agreement. We have 3 children and he's the only one asking for the home.
A: If you have been served with a lawsuit ("sued"), you need to retain legal counsel right now. You have a limited amount of time to file your response to the lawsuit. If you do not respond in a timely manner, you could lose the case and the property.
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