You are here Home Frequently Asked Questions I lived with my late husband in a home that he owned jointly with his brother. Can I exercise my lifelong right of residence? I lived with my late husband in a home that he owned jointly with his brother. Can I exercise my lifelong right of residence? Print Share on Facebook Share on Linkedin Share on Twitter Share on Facebook Share on Linkedin Share on Twitter No. The lifelong right of residence applies only to a home that is entirely part of the estate or jointly owned by both spouses (Art. 764 Civil Code).
