If I have lived with a person since they bought the house about 12 years ago and most of the bills are in my name, do have any legal rights to the property if they pass away or leave?

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If I have lived with a person since they bought the house about 12 years ago and most of the bills are in my name, do have any legal rights to the property if they pass away or leave?

Asked on October 21, 2015 under Real Estate Law, Pennsylvania

Answers:

SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 8 years ago | Contributor

No, you have no legal rights to their property paying the bills, or having the bills in your name, do not give you legal rights to property. To have legal rights to property
1) You have to be on the title or
2) You have be married (or in a domestic partnership recognized by your state) or 
3) It has to be willed to you.


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