Posted on: 07th Dec, 2009 09:06 pm
a husband signed a quitclaim deed to a house jointly owned by himself and his wife, and the title was transfered to her name, and she died. He then lived in the house for many years paying the taxes that came in her name. Then he died. No will. No children.
Who can claim this house?
Also, while the house was (and still is) in the wife's name, the man signed a quitclaim (as if he was the owner) to his girlfriend. Does she have any legal claim to the house?
Who can claim this house?
Also, while the house was (and still is) in the wife's name, the man signed a quitclaim (as if he was the owner) to his girlfriend. Does she have any legal claim to the house?
Hi bobbysocks,
As the property is in the deceased wife's name, her heirs (may be her siblings) will be able to claim the property. As far as the quit claim deed signed by the husband is concerned, it will not be considered as valid. The husband did not had his name on the deed. So, he will not be able to quit claim the property to someone else.
Thanks
As the property is in the deceased wife's name, her heirs (may be her siblings) will be able to claim the property. As far as the quit claim deed signed by the husband is concerned, it will not be considered as valid. The husband did not had his name on the deed. So, he will not be able to quit claim the property to someone else.
Thanks