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Can I sell my interest in a property owned as joint tenants to anyone other than the other owner?
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∙ 9y ago
One of the parties can execute a quit claim deed that conveys their interest to the co-owner; when it is recorded, the property is effectively in one name.
If there is a mortgage the grantee owns the house but the other party who signed the mortgage remains responsible for it until the mortgage is paid off. In the case of a mortgage you should note that mortgages have a due on transfer clause. That means the lender can demand immediate payment in full if there is any transfer of ownership and that would include transfer by a joint tenant to the co-owner. You should discuss the contemplated transfer with the lender rather than violating the terms of the mortgage. The lender may require that the grantee refinance in their sole name.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 9y agoYes. However, you cannot list the property for sale without clearly indicating that you are trying to sell only a one-half interest. You would have a problem finding a buyer interested in purchasing a one-half interest in the property that will be shared with your present co-owner.
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Does joint tenancy supercede a will?
Yes. Property that is owned as joint tenants with the right of survivorship passes automatically to the surviving joint tenant bypassing probate. A co-owner's interest cannot be gifted by a will.Yes. Property that is owned as joint tenants with the right of survivorship passes automatically to the surviving joint tenant bypassing probate. A co-owner's interest cannot be gifted by a will.Yes. Property that is owned as joint tenants with the right of survivorship passes automatically to the surviving joint tenant bypassing probate. A co-owner's interest cannot be gifted by a will.Yes. Property that is owned as joint tenants with the right of survivorship passes automatically to the surviving joint tenant bypassing probate. A co-owner's interest cannot be gifted by a will.
How do you get all property to the surviving spouse in a common property state?
You should title all property as joint tenants with the right of survivorship or as tenants by the entirety.You should title all property as joint tenants with the right of survivorship or as tenants by the entirety.You should title all property as joint tenants with the right of survivorship or as tenants by the entirety.You should title all property as joint tenants with the right of survivorship or as tenants by the entirety.
How do you title property if not married?
If you want the property to pass to the co-owner automatically if one owner dies then you should take title as joint tenants with the right of survivorship.a) Joint Tenants, with rights of survivorship (the title automatically passes to the survivor if one dies per above). Joint tenants do have a right of survivorship, but a joint tenant may sell or give away her interest in the property. If a joint tenant sells her interest in a joint tenancy, the tenancy becomes a tenancy in common, and no tenant has a right of survivorshipb) Tenants in Common: All tenants in common hold an individual, undivided ownership interest in the property. This means that each party has the right to alienate, or transfer the ownership of, his/her ownership interest. Tenants in common do not have a right of survivorship. In a tenancy in common, persons may sell or give away their ownership interest.
Could I deed a property to my son without my husband's consent We are joint tenants with survivorship?
Yes. If you own as joint tenants you can convey your interest to your son. He would then own the property as tenants in common with your husband. If you live in a community property state the answer may be different. You should consult with an attorney.
When joint tenants take title to the real estate through the same instrument it is called?
Joint tenants must take title under the same instrument and that instrument is called a deed. Under the common law joint tenants must acquire the same interest at the same time. A joint tenancy is based on the legal theory that the tenants own one estate- together. Therefore, when one dies their interest is extinguished and the survivor is now the sole owner of the estate. Note also that property can be acquired as joint tenants pursuant to a will that specifically states the property so devised is to be held as joint tenants.
Can anyone claim the share of a deceased joint tenant deed?
No. When two people own property as joint tenants with the right of survivorship and one dies, the interest of the decedent passes automatically to the surviving joint tenant. When the surviving joint tenant dies the property passes according to their will or according to the laws of intestacy if they die intestate.
What if the husband and wife are joint tenants and the husband dies without a will then do the stepchildren receieve any proceeds if the house is sold?
No. If the property was held as joint tenants with the right of survivorship then the decedent's interest automatically passed to his wife upon his death. That is the reason for creating a joint tenancy and she is the owner of the property.
What is meant by third party joint tenants?
Your phrase is not a legal term. However, you may be referring to a situation where a property owner desires to transfer her property to herself and another as joint tenants. In Massachusetts the owner now has a statutory right to execute a deed granting the property to herself and another as joint tenants. In many other states a straw must be used. By that method title to the property is conveyed to a third party thereby severing the interest of the owner. Title to the property is immediately conveyed by that third party back to the two who desire to own the property as joint tenants.
Do both joint tenants have to be informed and agree for one to sell?
No. One joint tenant is free to sell their own interestin the property without permission from their counterpart. If they do the new half owner and the co-owner will become tenants in common.No. One joint tenant is free to sell their own interest in the property without permission from their counterpart. If they do the new half owner and the co-owner will become tenants in common.No. One joint tenant is free to sell their own interest in the property without permission from their counterpart. If they do the new half owner and the co-owner will become tenants in common.No. One joint tenant is free to sell their own interest in the property without permission from their counterpart. If they do the new half owner and the co-owner will become tenants in common.
Mother and son own property as joint tenants. Mother conveys to daughter by quit claim deed. Are sister and brother now joint tenants?
No. They are now tenants in common. If one joint tenant conveys their interest to a third party the joint tenancy is severed. If brother and sister wish to own as joint tenants they should convey to a straw and then have the straw convey back to them as joint tenants. They should consult with an attorney who can draft a proper deed for their jurisdiction.
When 3 siblings own a property and one dies who owns the property?
That depends on how the three acquired their interest. If they are joint tenants the interest automatically passed to the surviving co-owners. If they owned as tenants in common the interest of the decedent would pass to their heirs at law under the state intestacy laws.
Two joint tenants have spouses and children. If they die does the right of survivorship pass to them?
No. When two people own property as joint tenants and one dies, their interest is terminated and the property is owned by the surviving joint tenant. There is nothing left to pass to the decedent's spouse and children. That is the legal effect of joint tenancy with the right of survivorship.When the surviving joint tenant dies the property will pass to their heirs by their Will or according to the laws of intestacy if they have no Will.
