Posted on: 29th Oct, 2009 02:20 pm
can a house be willed to a son, and upon enharitance be required to allow the widow to live there indefinatly?
The father left the house to his son and stipulated in his will that his widow could live there as long as she wanted. How does this hold up in court? Does the son have to let the widow stay? Does this give the widow a monitary value of the house?
The father left the house to his son and stipulated in his will that his widow could live there as long as she wanted. How does this hold up in court? Does the son have to let the widow stay? Does this give the widow a monitary value of the house?
Hi Chester!
Welcome to forums!
If it is mentioned in the will that the widow will have the right to stay in the property, then I think the son will have to let the widow stay in the property. But I don't think the widow will have any monetary benefits from the property. She will only have the right to stay in the property. However, it would be a better option to contact a real estate attorney in this regard.
Feel free to ask if you've further queries.
Sussane
Welcome to forums!
If it is mentioned in the will that the widow will have the right to stay in the property, then I think the son will have to let the widow stay in the property. But I don't think the widow will have any monetary benefits from the property. She will only have the right to stay in the property. However, it would be a better option to contact a real estate attorney in this regard.
Feel free to ask if you've further queries.
Sussane