inheritance law

[levellord]

i am living in a home once owned by my parents who are dead. the will states the property is to be sold and divided equally. do i have any rights to stay until i can move? i have been living there for 18 yrs

 

[army judge]

i am living in a home once owned by my parents who are dead. the will states the property is to be sold and divided equally. do i have any rights to stay until i can move? i have been living there for 18 yrs

Who are the parties that are to inherit the property?

They can decide who stays (using the court system, if you force their hand).
If you are one of the inheritors, you will share in whatever proceeds are derived after the expenses (mortgage if any remains) are paid.
You can refuse to move out, if they ask you to vacate.
The other parties can then go to court and seek an order declaring you pay rent to the estate, less your portion of the rental proceeds as an offset, if the court permits same.
You have an argument to make in equity.
You were recently orphaned, and need time to grieve and seek another home.
The other parties can also seek your eviction.
I suggest you negotiate with the other inheritors, as your position is somewhat tenuous at best.
You might offer to look after and care for the property in lieu of paying rent.
That way it's less likely for the property to be vandalized.
But, you're an adult.
Being an adult means people generally don't care, unless you're very nice.
That approach often works, if you treat them gingerly.
Most people are understanding and tend to be kind, especially if a death or deaths have recently transpired.
Please, accept my condolences upon the loss of your parents.

 

[disagreeable]

The court appointed executor can require you vacate in as little as 15 days.