Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Massachusetts
property rights of clergy widow
Does the widow of a clergy member (rabbi or minister) have any property rights in the parsonage or home owned by the congregation? Can she be evicted when the clergy-spouse dies?
Asked on 8/27/08, 1:11 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Joseph Murray
Joseph M. Murray, Esq.
Re: property rights of clergy widow
This would depend on the contract between the minister and the congregation. Get a copy and retain an attorney to review it.
Answered on 8/27/08, 2:16 pm
henry lebensbaum
Law Offices of Henry Lebensbaum (978-749-3606)
: property rights of clergy widow
Not unless there is something in writing or an agreement between the clergy person and the congregation.
Answered on 8/27/08, 2:33 pm
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