Can my dad evict me if the house is in probate and my sister is the PR of the estate?
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Can my dad evict me if the house is in probate and my sister is the PR of the estate?
I am living in my parents home until I have saved enough money to rent my own home. I have 2 small children and left their dad a few months back. My mom passed away 1 1/2 years ago and my dad has been living in another home with his new wife. My sister is the PR of my mom’s estate and my dad is trying to “evict” me so he can rent out the home. My mom’s estate has just been put into probate. Can he evict me if my sister is the PR of her estate? And if so, can he rent out the house? Both of their names were on the house and land when she passed away.
Asked on July 13, 2012 under Estate Planning, South Carolina
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
I am so sorry for your loss and for the situation. Is the house part of the probate? Are you sure? Because when parties own a home as husband and wife their ownership interest allows them inherit the proeprty automatically upon the death of either. It is known as a "right of survivorship." So the house does not go through the probate process. And yes, he can evict you. If the house is going through probate then he and the PR can evict you. Get help. Good luck.
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