Undocumented Immigrants & Inheritance

What happens to property when the surviving spouse is an undocumented immigrant? The first thing that should be done is to hire an immigration attorney, but more than likely, the undocumented immigrant should be able to inherit the property. An immigration attorney will be able to discuss any consequences of trying to retitle the property. In some situations, undocumented immigrants can apply for mortgages; however, only 35% of these immigrants own homes.

See Quentin Fottrell, My Brother-in-Law Is an Undocumented Immigrant – Can He Inherit My Sister’s House?, Market Watch, November 27, 2016.