Legal Question in Family Law in Michigan

Cohabitation then death of partner after one year

The question is (hopefully) very simple. Let's say you own a home and are male in Michigan.

You have a lady friend live with you for over one year. There's not necessarily any ''partner'' agreements signed, but she does live there and get her US Mail at your address.

Then you die, without ever having getting married to her.

QUESTION: does she have any rights to your property, even if her name is not on the deed? What does the law say?


Asked on 6/01/06, 3:14 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Lisa K. Prowse Prowse Law PLC

Re: Cohabitation then death of partner after one year

Given your scenario, the lady friend would probably have no claim on the man's estate.

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Answered on 6/01/06, 3:20 pm


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