Right To Claim Property?

[starizon]

I live in AZ. I need to know what my options are to claim property. I have been living in a home for 5 years and paying the property taxes. The owner is deceased. I started living in the property because I dated her son after she passed away. The children of the owner do not want the property. How can I claim it as mine?

 

[HomeGuru]

Either get the probate court approval or if the children are listed on the original deed as joint tenants, have them quit claim the property to you.
A few questions: do you have homeowner's insurance, did you review a title report and is there a mortgage?

 

[starizon]

I do not have homeowners insurance. And the children are not on the deed. I have not reviewed the title. There is no mortgage, the property is clear. Please advice....

 

[HomeGuru]

Then the property is subject to probate action.
Did you know that if the home burns down, you have o insurance to rebuild? And you can't get insurance because you are not the legal property owner.
You need to consult an attorney right away.

 

[5geckos]

I completely agree... get legal council. Although, I wonder if you could get renter's insurance instead while you are waiting for probate.