Q: I have lived in this home since 2018. My significant other just passed in April. He raised my daughter she is now 22.
He died of a heart attack. His daughter lives in Texas. She came to recover all his paper work. She has not showed a will or a trust. Automatically she starts charging me rent for being here. At one point she wanted to evict me. My daughter has already moved out. She wants nothing to do with her. I think that was her motive so she won't be questioned about inheritance. Is she trying to do the same with me. I was taking care of him prior to his attack for other medical reasons as he was on disability that was my work. In kind assistance plus our relationship ! We were a family! The daughter just a wants everything I do not expect anything , but I do not have a job yet and she wants me to pay rent is that legal? This is all the gratitude I get for being in a relationship for 37 yrs. I was going to take care of his after his therapy was done! I was going to care for him 24/7 and all the thanks I get was to lose my girl, and to start paying rent! There's got to be some recourse.
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I'm sorry to hear about your situation. If you've been living in the home for a significant period of time and had a familial relationship with the deceased, you might have certain rights under California law that could impact the daughter's attempt to charge you rent or evict you. It's recommended that you consult with an attorney who specializes in estate and property law to discuss your specific circumstances and explore potential legal options.
Sincerely,
James L. Arrasmith
Founding Attorney and Chief Lawyer of The Law Offices of James L. Arrasmith
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