In a situation where spouses hold property as joint tenants with right of survivorship, the death of one spouse makes the property belong wholly to the surviving spouse (subject to any mortgage or liens, etc.) Any owner of real property can quit claim their interest. So, yes. But a warranty deed (a regular deed) is a better way to go, especially when the property is being passed to more than one person, such as the case here. You want the deed to specify how the siblings hold the property, likely as tenants in common.
Both. The property would be in his estate and intestacy laws would apply.
A spouse is almost never responsible for the expenses of a deceased spouse. However, if the deceased spouse had money and there will be probate, someone may make a claim against the deceased spouse's money in probate court.
No. But, the child/children of the deceased may have a claim to assets of their father's estate.
You can quit claim your rights to the property. However, that doesn't quit claim your spouse's rights to the proprty. Once married the spouse in most states has rights to the property.
That depends on how the property was titled. If the spouses owned as joint tenants with the right of survivorship or tenants by the entirety (as most married couples do) then you have no claim whatsoever. In that case, the property automatically passed to the surviving spouse. If it happens the property was owned as tenants in common then you may acquire an interest in your deceased parent's half along with the surviving spouse providing the parent didn't leave the property to their surviving spouse by will. First check the tenancy on their deed.
As a general rule, the surviving spouse can at least claim his/her community property interest in the property; the balance of the prop interest would be subject to claims by the decedent's heirs at law (children, siblings, parents, etc.). If there are no such heirs at law, then the surviving spouse should be able to claim 100%.
If the married couple lived in a community property state at the time of the spouse's death, the surviving spouse may be responsible for the lease debt even if she was not an account holder. If the couple did not live in a community property state the creditor will be required to file a claim against the estate of the deceased to try to recover the debt.
Quit claim deed.
The rights of a surviving spouse vary by jurisdiction, but generally include the right to claim a portion of the deceased spouse's estate, known as the "elective share." This ensures that the surviving spouse receives a minimum percentage of the estate, regardless of what is stated in the will. Additionally, the surviving spouse may also have the right to certain property or assets owned jointly with the deceased spouse. However, it's important to consult with a legal professional to understand the specific laws and rights applicable in your situation.
Yes, they can make a claim. The spouse is considered to have benefited from the debts.
If the property was in your mother's name alone and she died intestate the property would pass according to the laws of intestacy in your state. The children may be entitled to a portion. You can check your state at the link below.
No, you would take your share of his estate, which already includes hers.