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[donnamarie]

My husband is in hospice care. We have 3 small children. I work full time. Our home is "joint tenant with right to survivorship" in the names of my husband and father-in-law. Am I correct in believing that when my husband passes our home will be owned by my father-in-law? I pay this mortgage out of my paycheck direct deposit. Where does this leave me and my children after his death which is imminent. Do I have any rights? My father-in-law is abusive and controlling. What are my rights? Should I continue paying the mortgage on a home that can be taken from me anytime? I need help. I live in New Jersey. Can someone help me?

 

[dee_dub]

Our home is "joint tenant with right to survivorship" in the names of my husband and father-in-law. Am I correct in believing that when my husband passes our home will be owned by my father-in-law?

Quite likely.

I pay this mortgage out of my paycheck direct deposit. Where does this leave me and my children after his death which is imminent.

It leaves you with a claim for unjust enrichment or constructive trust, for some interest in the house.

Should I continue paying the mortgage on a home that can be taken from me anytime?

Whose name is on the mortgage?
Have you discussed the impending situation with your husband and father in law?