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1/15/12, 10:23 am

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My stepdad lived in my house as a life tenant. He died. Does his family have the right to enter the house at their leisure while his estate is being processed? Can I change the locks so that they cannot enter without my permission?

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David Slater

Mr. Slater is correct. The life tenancy ended at his death. The ownership of the property reverted to you. It is not ...

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Arnold Nager

I concur. If he has any personal property in the house, they may have rights, but they cannot enter indiscriminately and...

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Walter LeVine

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