Q: I have lived with my boyfriend almost 16 years he died 2 weeks ago without a will
The land was in his and his brothers name the home his only he was legally still married but separated for over 25 yrs. He wanted me to always have a home here for long as I wanted if he died. Can his family kick me out and things we bought while together do I have to let them take it all
A: Depending on how the land was held with his brother, the land now belongs to the brother or still remains in your boyfriend's name. Without a will from your boyfriend leaving you property, you will not inherit anything. Further, whomever does inherit will be able to evict you from the property. Because he was still married, his wife is probably going to be in control of the future of this estate.
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