If my parents passed away in the same year and I lived with them for 20 some years but didn’t pay rent, can I be evicted if the house went into probate?

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If my parents passed away in the same year and I lived with them for 20 some years but didn’t pay rent, can I be evicted if the house went into probate?

Asked on February 5, 2015 under Estate Planning, California

Answers:

Christine Socrates / Christine Sabio Socrates, Atty at Law

Answered 9 years ago | Contributor

More facts are needed to fully answer your question.  You can be evicted if the executor/administrator decides it is in the best interest of the estate or if the other heirs, if any, do not agree to let you reside in the home.  Often, the home needs to be sold to pay for debts of the estate or is transferred to the heirs who then want it sold.  There are many different circumstances that could happen therefore more facts are needed to evaluate your particular circumstance.  


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