Call a title company and find out. It is easy if the deed was in terms of "right of survivorship." Generally, you'll need the death certificate, proof of marriage, and a copy of the deed, which they may be able to provide. Probably the only reason you would need to fix the deed is when and if you sell and it can be sorted out then.
Washington State is a community property state, in most instances a surviving spouse is responsible for the deceased spouse's debts depending upon the nature of the debt and how the deceased's estate is handled under state probate laws.
Typically the spouse inherits the entire estate unless there are children involved.
In the state of Missouri, the wife automatically inherits property of her deceased husband. When either spouse dies, the surviving spouse has an undivided interest in the whole property, and the right to sole ownership.
I don't know the law in the US but I am sure that the mother of a deceased person could NEVER sell the property of his spouse (widow?) or even the deceased's property as the spouse (widow) would be next of kin and even if there was not a will the law has rules about this kind of thing Lock the woman out.
yes
Usually the spouse. "Unlike a spouse, a child generally has no legally protected right to inherit a deceased parent's property. The law does protect children when an unintentional omission in a will occurs, however."
If the deceased leaves a valid will, the provisions of the will would be followed regardless of whether there is a spouse. If the deceased were intestate, the judge would decide how the deceased's belongings would be distributed.
It depends on whether the property is your primary residence/homestead or not. If it is, the spouse needs to sign the mortgage and have her name on the front page. It will typically say, for instance, "John Doe, joined by his wife, Jane Doe." If it's not homestead property, the spouse does not need to sign, but there needs to be language on the front page indicating that the mortgagor is encumbering non-homestead property.
In Colorado, a surviving spouse is entitled to an "elective share" of the deceased spouse's estate, which is typically one-third of the estate. If the deceased spouse's will does not provide for the surviving spouse, they can choose to receive the elective share instead. Colorado also has laws that protect a surviving spouse's rights to the marital home and certain personal property.
yes but if you both file a homestead on the property it protects you property fron leins and such
The spouse must sign a deed and convey their interest in the property.
No, Kentucky is not a community property state.