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    Jan 27, 2011, 12:21 PM
    No will or living trust.
    My uncle passed away last year with no will or living trust. He didn't have any stocks or monies left except for a house that he and my aunt owned. My aunt passed away 15 years ago and his new wife passed away 2 years ago. When I was 6 months old my mom passed away and my aunt and uncle took custody of me and raised me to adulthood. They are the only parents that I have ever known. However, they did not legally adopt me. I was named the executor of his estate because everyone in the family knew this was his wish and that I was raised by him and they all considered me his daughter. I have put the home up for sale and now one of his sisters wants the proceeds from the sale. What I would like to know is what are my rights regarding his home?"
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    Jan 27, 2011, 12:39 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by BLKEPAMAN View Post
    My uncle passed away last year with no will or living trust. He didn't have any stocks or monies left except for a house that he and my aunt owned. My aunt passed away 15 years ago and his new wife passed away 2 years ago. When I was 6 months old my mom passed away and my aunt and uncle took custody of me and raised me to adulthood. They are the only parents that I have ever known. However, they did not legally adopt me. I was named the executor of his estate because everyone in the family knew this was his wish and that I was raised by him and they all considered me his daughter. I have put the home up for sale and now one of his sisters wants the proceeds from the sale. What I would like to know is what are my rights regarding his home?"
    I hate to say it, but I don't think you have any at this point. If you were never adopted, you were never their legal child. You could try to argue it in court but it's going to cost a lot of money and there's no guarantee you'll win anything at all. His sister is a closer blood relative than you are.

    Your safest bet would be to contact an attorney in your area. Laws vary by region and a local attorney will know the law inside and out and be able to give you the best answer.
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