Legal Question in Real Estate Law in New Jersey

life estate question

parent passes title of house to daughter with life estate for parent 11 years ago. daughter lives with parent for the past 6 years and pays upkeep of home since parent is unable to. son wants half the house and has threatened to sue and wants sister to pay him 1/2 back rent for living in the house. Son does not live in the house nor contributes to upkeep, visits rarely.

son's name is NOT on title of house only daughter with mother retaining a life estate. Is the daughter safe from a possible lawsuit.


Asked on 2/19/08, 8:17 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert Davies The Davies Law Firm, P.A.

Re: life estate question

Is the daughter 'safe' from a lawsuit? No. Anyone can sue anyone else, and the daughter would need to fight any such lawsuit.

The daughter needs a little solid advice from an experienced attorney. Spend the money, do some planning. Son has a lot of damn nerve, if what you write is correct.

Call if you like; I never charge for a first phone call.

You can then decide how you would like to proceed.

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Answered on 2/19/08, 9:48 am


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