What steps so I need to take to get an inheritance left to my late husband?
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What steps so I need to take to get an inheritance left to my late husband?
My mother-in-law passed away 2 years ago and left her house to her son, my husband, and her daughter. My husband passed away last year. The house has been occupied by my mother-in-law’s daughter and her husband since her death. I have nor, my husband before his death, not received any payment for the home. The house was to be.sold and split among the daughter and son. What, if anything, can I do.
Asked on October 23, 2018 under Estate Planning, Michigan
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 5 years ago | Contributor
I am so sorry for your loss and your situation. Was your Mother in Law's estate ever probated? It should have been and if not, that is the first step toward your resolution. You should speak to an attorney. There are a whole lot of issues and details here that you need to figure out as well. While techincally the estate should have been maintaining the house since your mother in law's death, if there were no funds your husband and his sister would have to have split that. However, if she is not paying you "rent" in lieu of maintining the house then that burden could be taken from your husband's obligation. Do you see what I mean? You can force the sale pursuant to that Will so long as you are appointed to act on behalf of your Husband's estate. Get help. Good luck.
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