Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Massachusetts

Deed

My grandmother owned a 2 family home & when she died it was left to my Mom & uncle as tenants in common. When my Mom died it was left to my Dad & ultimately was left to my sister & I. My uncle still resides in the upper portion of the house. My question is: Do we all own one-third of the entire house or one-half of one-half?


Asked on 8/18/01, 7:51 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Robert Trant Law Office of Robert R. Trant

Re: Deed

Based on the limited info, I would have to say you and your sister own 1/4 and your uncle owns 1/2. However, you would need to review your mother and father's will to see how the property was bequeathed. You should also be able to check the deed which recorded your interest in the property.

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Answered on 8/20/01, 3:15 pm
Murray Davis Law Office of Murray I. Davis

Re: Deed

If I make certain assumptions based upon the way that you pose your questtion then, under Massachusetts legal theory, your uncle owns 50% and you and your sister each own 25%. To make sure that these basic legal principles apply in your particular case, you should have a real estate lawyer review the pertinent documents. Murray Davis (781)593-7379.

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Answered on 8/20/01, 9:06 pm


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