Adverse Possession Property Rights

Summary

Adverse possession in Michigan requires 15 years of open, continuous occupation to claim property ownership. Since youve maintained the property for 10 years, you may need more time or legal advice. If your aunts property was promised to you but not legally documented, her family might have a claim. For your mother-in-laws estate, if no will exists, all siblings should be involved in property sales. If you had power of attorney and guardianship, verify if changes were made legally. For family memorabilia, check for any legal agreements. Free legal services like Michigan Legal Help can provide guidance on these issues.

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James
Hi James! What's the legal issue you're dealing with?
I have been using and maintaining a property for the past 10 years paying taxes electric bills and upkeep do I have the right to get the property title put in my name
Hi James! In Michigan, you might explore "adverse possession," which allows you to claim ownership if you've occupied it openly and continuously for a statutory period, usually 15 years. However, since you've maintained it for 10 years, you might need additional time or legal advice. Have you consulted a lawyer about this?
I have not contacted a lawyer, it is a seasonal property only use in the summer months
Hey James! Since you've been using and maintaining the property, you may be interested in the concept of "adverse possession." In Michigan, you generally need to occupy the property openly and continuously for 15 years to claim ownership. Have you considered seeking legal advice to explore this further?
When did the adverse protection law for 15 years take place
In Michigan, the adverse possession law requiring 15 years of continuous and open occupation has been established for many years, as it's based on common law principles. If you're considering this option, speaking with a lawyer might help clarify your situation and next steps. Would you like to be connected with a local lawyer who can assist further?
No not at this time thank you
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Hey James! If you're maintaining and paying taxes on the property, it might be worth investigating further. Since you've declined to connect with a lawyer right now, feel free to reach out if you change your mind or need more information. Good luck with your property situation!
My aunt who passed away 8 years ago told her family she wanted me to have her property that I have been maintaining for the past 7 years but now they say they want me to buy it instead is this right or wrong
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Hey James, it's understandable to feel conflicted in this situation. If your aunt didn't leave a will specifying your inheritance, her family might have a legal claim. However, since you have been maintaining the property, you may have a case for adverse possession. Consulting a lawyer could provide more insight. Feel free to reach out if you need more information!
About another situation that we are having my mother-in-law passed away yesterday we find out her property out of state had been sold by two of the other siblings without telling us being the third sibling and providing no paperwork or proof of the sale of the property and its contents that they have hidden from us do we have a right as The third sibling approve of any sales of property and contents that we should have been notified of
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Hey James! In situations involving the sale of inherited property, the rules can depend on the will and estate laws. Generally, all beneficiaries should be notified and involved in the sale process unless specified otherwise in the will or legal agreements. Did your mother-in-law leave a will?
I do not know if she had a will I maintained her home and property and took care of her for the past 7 years until she got dementia at that point the other two siblings took her and put her into assisted living without our knowledge of where she was at, she had lost most of her mental capabilities to make rational decisions on her own
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Hey James! If your mother-in-law didn't leave a will and you were excluded from decisions about her property, it might be worth investigating further. You could potentially contest the sale decision. It might be beneficial to check if there were any legal documents involved, like a power of attorney or guardianship.
I originally had power of attorney and guardianship, what the other two siblings had done after putting her into assisted living I have no knowledge of it is possible they had changed the power of attorney and guardianship be announced to us
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Hey James! If you originally had power of attorney and guardianship but were later excluded, it’s crucial to determine if these were legally changed. You can request documentation or consult a lawyer to examine any changes to these legal arrangements. Have you tried accessing any legal documents related to her estate or guardianship?
Mom's husband passed before she did and he had family memorabilia that is in question that should have gone to them that have not been sold by the siblings on Mom's side of the family do they have any recourse in this
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Hey James! If your mom's husband had family memorabilia intended for his side of the family, and it hasn't been sold, there might be a legal basis for his family to claim those items. It's important to determine if there was a will or any legal agreements regarding the distribution of his belongings. Have you checked for any legal documents related to your mom's husband's estate?
Is there a free legal service that can help me with these issues that I have concerned with
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Hey James! There are free legal services available in Michigan that might offer assistance. You can check with local legal aid organizations or the Michigan Legal Help website for resources. They often provide guidance on property disputes and estate matters. Would you like more information on these services?
Yes please and thank you
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Hey James! You can explore organizations like Michigan Legal Help, which offers guidance on various legal issues, including property disputes and estate matters. They have resources and referrals to legal aid services. Feel free to visit their website for more information.
Thank you and goodbye
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Hey James! It sounds like you've got a couple of complex situations. While you're not interested in contacting a lawyer now, you can always explore free legal services in Michigan, like Michigan Legal Help, for guidance on property disputes and estate matters. Good luck with everything!