Posted on: 11th Jun, 2010 08:02 am
If a deed is in your maiden name how should I address this problem since my legal name is different
in maryland and dc it really doesn't matter. though you may change your name, you are still that person, thus your ownership interest doesn't change. it may matter to a new spouse who begins contributing to a mortgage though.
more important consideration is about "tenancy". individuals are typically "sole owner" married couples typically choose "tenants by the entirities" here is a link giving explanation: "http://www.melschneider.com/schneiderlaw-fyi.html"
typically the least expensive and most convenient method of changing a name on a deed is to have the title company or lawyer do so upon refinance or sale as the cost should be discounted by about $100-150 as there are more than one item being recorded. but if it's important to the relationship of the married couple - typically because of cash considerations - then one spouse may push another to do so sooner.
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more important consideration is about "tenancy". individuals are typically "sole owner" married couples typically choose "tenants by the entirities" here is a link giving explanation: "http://www.melschneider.com/schneiderlaw-fyi.html"
typically the least expensive and most convenient method of changing a name on a deed is to have the title company or lawyer do so upon refinance or sale as the cost should be discounted by about $100-150 as there are more than one item being recorded. but if it's important to the relationship of the married couple - typically because of cash considerations - then one spouse may push another to do so sooner.
[link deactivated as per forum rules. thanks.]