<prompt> Human: I just want to say that Im aware this may sound morbid and grabby. Its not the case in my family, were aware of the situation and all mature enough to be able to talk about ifs and whens without worry.A few years ago, my grandmother died. My family and I young couple, unmarried, working on college and raising a kid were offered the chance to move in with my grandfather so someone would be there to help out. We considered it, but ultimately the distance and place in our lives were at just didnt allow for it. But during that time, my grandfather made a remark briefly mentioning that after hes gone it may be our house anyway.Hes been holding off full blown cancer for awhile, they find something small and worrying, take care of it, hes good for 6 months to a year until it comes back. His doctor recently informed him that its been happening more frequently and more aggressively, and there is a very high chance that the next couple years might be a big fight for him. Also, at his age it may not be one he wins.So one night, we were talking. My mom, my grandpa, and I. And the fate of his estate came up. Long story short, The house is going to my Mom and my Aunt. Who had already talked about this before and both want My family and me to have it, whether we rent from them or own it. Ive always loved the place, Ive always been very close with my grandparents, and he wants to see me take care of it when hes gone. As bittersweet and sad as it would be. I would love that too.I feel bad even talking about this because he is still very much alive and kicking, and it makes me feel like Im waiting for something to happens. Im really really not. But him and everyone else are busy getting everything ready so that IF something happens in the next 1-5 years, theres a plan of action to follow and wills and wishes are known and followed through on.WHEN that happens. I want to be ready to step in. Before all this happened, our plan for the next few years was to finish getting my degree and start my career, move out of our current city, and start a life. If I have a chance to start that life in a home Ive loved for years, I AND my fiancee want to take that chance.So here are our scenarios. Were still in our current city, and can movejob hunt out there right away Weve moved and bought a home already Were renting a house and workingI assume if were still here or renting, its just a matter of making moves to take over the home. But if weve already settled in somewhere, Im not sure how realistically we can just up and move again. I dont want to base all our decisions over the next few years on whether or not my grandfather dies. But its a very real prospect now. And I dont want to be in a position where I cant even consider moving into his house. I swear this isnt a case of ooh free house!. The place has been a staple in my life literally since I was born. My grandfather has been a father figure and best friend my entire life, and if hes gone I can at least live and walk the same rooms I spent so much time with him and made so many memories.TL;DR May inherit or have the chance to live in a family members home in the next few years. How do I take this opportunity when it arises if Im already renting or living somewhere?  <response>: Agree with uVoerendaaise. Ill add this:Dont buy, but save for a down payment like youre planning on buying a house. That way you have a fallback if grandpas house doesnt work out for whatever reason he beats the doctors expectations, your life takes a left turn somewhere, family drama over the estate, etc.. If it does work out, you now have a huge amount of money you can either invest or put towards other goals.Untilunless you have something in writing, I would not make any life decisions based on the idea that you will be living in that house. Your family might get along great in general, but estate drama tends to bring out the absolute worst in people. Ive seen it firsthand. 