Inheritance Property Ownership Dispute

Summary

Kim Ragone, a resident of New Jersey, is a part owner of two houses as per her late mothers will. She has been living in one of the houses for 52 years and is considering claiming sole ownership through squatters rights or adverse possession. However, she has not been paying property taxes, which is crucial for a claim of adverse possession in New Jersey. She is advised to consult with a local attorney for further advice.

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my mom died, i am in her will as part owner of two houses. one of the houses I have been living for * yrs and was wondering if squatter rights apply to me which would make me legal owner of the house.
Who are the other owners mentioned in the will for the house you've been living in?

In New Jersey, squatter's rights, or adverse possession, require continuous, open, and notorious possession for 30 years.
my older brother and my other brother who died his share is passed on to his daughter
What is the current agreement between you and the other owners regarding the ownership and use of the house?
I still living in the house and have to decide if I want the house which than I have to buy them out at market price today
What is the market price of the house today? In New Jersey, adverse possession requires:

- Continuous possession for 30 years
- Open and notorious possession
- Hostile possession
- Actual possession
well, in feb of * my older brother said *,*, June he increased it to *,*, and sept he increased it again to *,* and said he did not exactly know
What actions have you taken so far regarding this matter?

In New Jersey, adverse possession requires:
- Continuous possession for 30 years
- Open and notorious possession
- Hostile possession
- Actual possession

For legal advice, contact the nearest court: New Jersey Superior Court, * West Market Street, Newark, NJ *, Phone: (*) *-*.
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What is your plan moving forward? Do you intend to buy out your co-owners or are you considering other options?
well if I wanted to know if under squatter right law after living in the house for * yrs be the sole owner
Have you been paying property taxes for the house you've been living in for 52 years? In New Jersey, paying property taxes for at least 5 years can strengthen a claim of adverse possession.
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In New Jersey, paying property taxes is crucial for a claim of adverse possession. You may want to consult with a local attorney for further advice.