Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Arizona

Executrix wants to overcharge us rent

I am living in my recently deceased mother's house(in AZ).I now own a 1/3 share of the house. The executrix wants to charge us rent exceeding 1/3 the mortgage. Can she legally do that?


Asked on 11/23/02, 10:43 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Charles Aspinwall Charles S. Aspinwall, J.D., LLC

Re: Executrix wants to overcharge us rent

The other 2 heirs have a 2/3 interest in the house, and they may charge you a reasonable rent for this if they wish, or they may waive the rent. Your 1/3 interest entitles you to only 1/3 of the benefit of the ownership of the house.

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Answered on 11/23/02, 5:32 pm


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