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The right to the house depends on who the beneficiary is of your step-father's estate. If your step father had a will or trust, then that will control. Otherwise, the laws of intestate succession will determine who the heir of the estate is. Unfortunately, it usually does not include step children, unless you were adopted or for some reason you couldn't be adopted.
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You should first determine who the beneficiary of your step-father's estate would be. If you were not adopted by him, then you would only be a beneficiary under certain circumstances. Contact a local attorney for a full consultation.
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