Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Illinois
Does boyfriend's children have any rights to our home.
I have lived with my boyfriend for 8 years, last year we bought a house, but the mortgage is in my name only. He is 16 years older than myself, in the event my boyfriend should pass, will his kid's have any rights to our home?
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Does boyfriend's children have any rights to our home.
Hello. That is a very good
question since there are a
number of unmarried couples
who live together. As long
as your boyfriend's name is
not on the deed, or the
mortgage, his children do
not inherit this property.
Re: Does boyfriend's children have any rights to our home.
Not if the property is 1) owned solely by you, or 2) owned by both of you, but in joint tenancy. You should have an attorney advise you as to the benefits and ramifications of either of these suggestions for your particular circumstance.
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