what happens when the co owner of property dies?

Hi Melanie,

"i co owned property with him"

If you are a co-owner of the property, you should be on the title. Are you listed on the title? If you are, how are you listed as co-owner, as joint tenants or simply as a co-owner?

Has your ex father-in-law left any will? If he has, the property will be probated as per the will. If there is no will, you need to file an affidavit of heirship with the probate court.

yes i am listed on the title. it doesn't specify if we were joint tenants or tenants in common. thats where i get lost. he did not have a will, but he does have a wife and kids. i own 2/3 of the property and he owned 1/3.

If that is the case, then it will all come down to how his assets are disbursed. You may owe the value of 1/3 of the home to his heirs.

I own a mobile home (trailer) Three names on the title, mine, my sister, my brother-in-law (deceased). Now my sister is very ill, what happens if she dies?

Hi kathy!

Welcome to the forums!

If your sister and brother-in-law do not have any heirs to the property, then you will become the sole owner of the property. You will have to file an affidavit of heirship at the county recorder's office and get the property transferred in your name.

Feel free to ask if you've further queries.

Sussane