My husband started probate as estate administrator seven years ago but has never finished the process.

Or does it all go to his brother?

Will I then be liable financially for anything related to his mothers estate?

An elderly woman leans against a freezer in her kitchen.

Roommate-in-Law

Dear In-Law,

How this works depends on a few variables, so lets start with those.

Another variable is how the ownership interest is noted on the title.

If they havetenancy in common,your husband can designate a beneficiary (e.g.

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