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Inheritance of 1/2 a house, how do I collect?
My mom and her ex husband bought a house and own it now in common, 50-50 ownership. She has put me in her will to get everything when she dies. If she does then what happens to the house? Do i have to wait till he sells it or dies before i can collect the money my mother invested in it? Or can i force him to sell or somehow otherwise give me the money my mother has invested in the house?
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- JanLv 71 decade agoFavorite Answer
You may or may not be entitled to your mothers half of the house. Totally depends on how the deed is written,how it is divided in the divorce and your state laws.
The only person that could answer this question properly is a lawyer that deals with estate laws in your state.
- Spock (rhp)Lv 71 decade ago
you need to read the state laws on this matter in the state where the house is located. google will find them.
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if/when this comes to pass, you will own an undivided 1/2 interest in the property. You can then ask him to buy you out. You can also sell you 1/2 interest to anyone you wish.
And you can demand that he pay you 1/2 the amount of a reasonable rent for the whole property if he continues to use your half the house without buying it.
Some states may allow further actions -- you'll have to check.
Source(s): ex-landlord