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Not, as the will is what is probated, not the codicil, as the codicil is a purported amendment, and in this case, the codicil amended nothing, as the will was not in existence at the time the codicil was executed. You will have to file a petition to administer the estate of the deceased.

You probably have no legal right to the house unless you contributed financially to its purchase, or if some of your children are his biological children. Otherwise, you are just living in his house, and if he passed away it would go to his heirs. This advice is based on the limited facts that you have provided, additional facts may change the advice. We are not providing you legal advice, rather we are responding to your set of facts based on general legal principles. You should not rely on this information without consulting an attorney and providing the attorney with a complete set of facts. We provide a reduced rate initial consultation for $35.00, if you would like a more complete answer. We are not representing you in this or any other matter, unless and until you and we have entered into a written agreement for services.