Do I Gain Ownership by Maintaining My Late Spouse’s House? | NC

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Q: What happens if I keep maintaining a house that I do not legally own after my spouse dies? A: Maintaining the house, paying its bills, making repairs, or living there does not by itself give you ownership. The home generally passes to the people named in the will or, if there is no will, to the legal heirs. Your rights may be different if you are a legally recognized surviving spouse. North…