Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in North Carolina

i'm recently widowed and now the his stepchildren want me out the house. we've been married for almost three years and the stepchildren feel like it's still their home and want me out. they have gone as far as paying me the property value of the house and is now wanting me out within 30 days and put a no trespassing sign on my door and i haven't even gone yet. what can i do in this situation i feel so lost?


Asked on 6/27/10, 3:45 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

First, how is the land titled? Second, did your husband die with a will? Third, did you have an children with your spouse or did he solely have children from a prior marriage or relationship? If If there is a will and it did not adequately provide for you, you may also have a right to claim an elective share of the property. The answers to these questions will depend on what part of the estate you are entitled to. I suggest that you see a probate lawyer immediately before you decide to move from the home. Take the will, if any. You might also want to learn how the land was titled and bring a copy of the deed. For all you know, you may have a life estate in the land or you may own the land outright, but it is not possible to know unless these documents are reviewed or more information is provided.

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Answered on 6/28/10, 5:47 pm


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