Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Michigan

will/deed of home

My mom bought a home & asked me to be a co-owner of the home. She told me then that this was for me as safety net just in case. I agreed, & we bought the house free & clear in March 2000. We still own the home with her living there. Is there anyway she can will her house to another party & I not be entitled to the home? If she were to make a will stating the house & it's contents should go to another party, where would that leave me? Also, if she is now trying to say she was not of sound mind in 2000 &/or that I took advantage of her, would that have any legal basis? I am getting a copy of the deed, but I think it is right of survivorship on the deed. What does this mean? It's only her name and my name on the deed. She is being manipulated & lied to by my siblings, & she is threatening me. I just need to know where I stand. Thank you for your help.


Asked on 1/14/07, 7:37 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
William Stern William Stern, P.C.

Re: will/deed of home

You have a very complicated situation and I'd have to give you a very complicated probate lesson. The best advice I can give you is that you should see a lawyer. William S. Stern

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Answered on 1/14/07, 9:26 pm
Cullen Geisler The Law Offices of Cullen P. Geisler PLLC

Re: will/deed of home

Joint Tenants with rights of survivorship means that if either one of you predeceases the other their interest will pass to the other. Then you or she would own the property by yourself (Fee Simple). You may want to contact a probate attorney.

www.lawcpg.com/EstatePlanning.html

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Answered on 1/14/07, 11:20 pm


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