My Dad remarried 13 years ago to a woman who is 15 years younger. Dad passed away several months ago. He gave her a life estate in the house. My dad set up a trust that will pay the insurance, taxes, and maintenance. Dad did not define what maintenance was. However, if the trust run dry, then my siblings and will be responsible for those expenses. This will probably happen because she is only 74 years old.
If we pay all the expenses so she can live there, do we have any rights?
My questions are:
Do we have the right to enter the house and check things out?
If she says she wants a new stove, refrigerator, washer, etc., are we responsible providing that? She has been asking about this.
If she decides she wants to paint or redecorate, are we responsible for that?
Do we have the right to live there if we need a place to do so (hopefully THAT never happens).
2007-10-09 14:25:02 · 4 answers · asked by NeedToKNow 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
Who told you that you and your siblings Will be responsible for the maintenance?
You need to not listen to her anymore and hire a good attorney.
Good luck.
2007-10-09 14:29:21 · answer #1 · answered by box of rain 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't agree that you and your siblings have to pay above the trust. How much is in the trust? How much are the taxes ins. and normal maintenance over the last few yrs? If she runs out of that money a lien will be put on the house ......go in and buy the house then. Or if the house is worth a large amount, It might be better to pay all those things to keep the house up, so when she does pass you will have a house that will bring good money. Good Luck
2007-10-09 14:32:29 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are great! Your wife should have accepted long before the two of you got married your daughter would still be YOUR daughter after you tied the knot. Speak to your wife about this- let her know you are going to continue being in your daughters life and if she can't get over that well then.... try counseling. Second marriages work as long as each couple can leave the past where it belongs and understand that it is not going to be an easy road ahead especially if there are children involved.
2016-05-20 02:41:22 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
doesnt sound normal to me. i wouldnt spend a penny!
2007-10-09 14:36:02 · answer #4 · answered by poodle mom 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋