Inheritance Dispute Over Property

Summary

If a property in Virginia is jointly owned without survivorship rights, the deceaseds share usually passes to their heirs. In this case, your mothers share would typically go to her children. However, the presence of your stepfathers will and a reverse mortgage on his portion complicates the situation. Consulting a probate attorney is advisable to navigate these complexities and ensure proper legal proceedings.

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my mother died years ago intestate nothing went thru probate no will. recently we learned that after our step dad died their home was in both their names as joint owners and half belonged to our mother. however theres a will that from our step dad that left the house to his children. also he got a reverse mortgage on his portion of ownership to the home after our mother died
Hello Summer, this is a complex situation. In Virginia:
- If a property is jointly owned, it usually passes to the surviving owner.
- If your mother died intestate, her share would typically pass to her children.
- Your stepfather's will and the reverse mortgage complicate matters.
You should consult a probate attorney for specific advice.
there were no survivorship rights ont he housd deed
In Virginia, if there were no survivorship rights on the house deed, your mother's share of the property would typically pass to her children upon her death. However, the will and reverse mortgage complicate matters. It's best to consult a probate attorney.