Posted on: 17th Jan, 2009 04:48 am
My brother and his wife have been seperated for 5 years. Divorce has been started. During speration, she bought her Grandmothers house for which she owns outright. Brothers name is not on any documents but is he still required to file a quit calim deed because this took place while they were married?
Tom and I are getting married.His children are listed in his Will as his exectruix(rightfully so) .I will be moving into his home. I will be contributing financially to the upkeep and expenses to the home.What can I do to protect myself should something happen to Tom?
Hi Linda!
Welcome to forums!
You haven't mentioned the state in which your brother and his wife is living. If it's a community property state, then it would be better if your brother signs a quitclaim deed in the name of his wife. This is because, the property will be considered as a community property as it was purchased after their marriage.
As far as your second question is concerned, you can add your name to the deed of the property. This will give you ownership rights to the property. You can also ask him to include your name in the will so that you will also be one of the inheritors of the property.
Feel free to ask if you have further queries.
Sussane
Welcome to forums!
You haven't mentioned the state in which your brother and his wife is living. If it's a community property state, then it would be better if your brother signs a quitclaim deed in the name of his wife. This is because, the property will be considered as a community property as it was purchased after their marriage.
As far as your second question is concerned, you can add your name to the deed of the property. This will give you ownership rights to the property. You can also ask him to include your name in the will so that you will also be one of the inheritors of the property.
Feel free to ask if you have further queries.
Sussane