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EstateKeeper
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State: Pennsylvania
The answer to this question will (hopefully) be a no brainer but I need confirmation anyway for peace of mind.
Three years ago my brother's wife booted him out of their house and he immediately moved in with my 80 year old mother without so much as asking her if it was okay (our father is deceased). In that time he has not paid her a cent for living there nor lifted a finger to help her in any way, shape, or form (his despicable behavior goes way beyond this but I'll spare you the details). Four months ago my mother broke her hip and is now living in an assisted care facility. Meanwhile, bozo still lives in my mother's house and is finally paying for the utility bills (only because I now take care of my mother's finances and have forced him to pay up).
Recently he's been tossing around statements like "this is my house now; I own this house" which drives me and mom nuts. So my question is, does he (or will he) have any claim to the house by virtue of his living there over an extended period of time? My mother's name is the only one on the deed and her will names my brother and I as the sole heirs to the estate (I'd love to get him scratched from it but won't force the issue).
I just want to make sure the jerk doesn't have a (legal) leg to stand on as far as "owning" the house beyond whats called for in the will.
I appreciate any advise that can be provided in this area. Thanks.
The answer to this question will (hopefully) be a no brainer but I need confirmation anyway for peace of mind.
Three years ago my brother's wife booted him out of their house and he immediately moved in with my 80 year old mother without so much as asking her if it was okay (our father is deceased). In that time he has not paid her a cent for living there nor lifted a finger to help her in any way, shape, or form (his despicable behavior goes way beyond this but I'll spare you the details). Four months ago my mother broke her hip and is now living in an assisted care facility. Meanwhile, bozo still lives in my mother's house and is finally paying for the utility bills (only because I now take care of my mother's finances and have forced him to pay up).
Recently he's been tossing around statements like "this is my house now; I own this house" which drives me and mom nuts. So my question is, does he (or will he) have any claim to the house by virtue of his living there over an extended period of time? My mother's name is the only one on the deed and her will names my brother and I as the sole heirs to the estate (I'd love to get him scratched from it but won't force the issue).
I just want to make sure the jerk doesn't have a (legal) leg to stand on as far as "owning" the house beyond whats called for in the will.
I appreciate any advise that can be provided in this area. Thanks.