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If a man dies in Tennessee without a will but his wife's name is on the deed does she own the property?
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∙ 9y ago
If "titled to both names" means "joint tenants" or "tenants by the entirety", then the absence or presence of a will is irrelevant because the surviving spouse obtains full ownership through the deed, not through probate.
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∙ 16y ago
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∙ 16y agoA will is not required to inherit property. A probate attorney will assist the family in opening an estate and settling the distribution, including getting clear title for the spouse.
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∙ 9y agoWhile the property will eventually pass into the wife's name, it will have to go through probate. It is always best to have a will.
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Is a will the same as a sale deed?
No a will is not a deed. However, a probated will can transfer legal ownership of real property without the need of a deed.No a will is not a deed. However, a probated will can transfer legal ownership of real property without the need of a deed.No a will is not a deed. However, a probated will can transfer legal ownership of real property without the need of a deed.No a will is not a deed. However, a probated will can transfer legal ownership of real property without the need of a deed.
How can you find out how a property is titled in Tennessee?
Go to the county courthouse and request a copy of the current deed.
How do you get your new wifes name on your home title and deed?
You and the "someone else" create and sign a new deed for the home that includes the wife's name, and then you record it with the registry (or assessor, or local equivalent).
Can your partner have a legal letter of half ownership of house without name on house deeds?
No. Ownership of real property is evidenced by a deed not by a letter.No. Ownership of real property is evidenced by a deed not by a letter.No. Ownership of real property is evidenced by a deed not by a letter.No. Ownership of real property is evidenced by a deed not by a letter.
Can a person you sign the deed in a life estate sell the property while you are sill living on the in the house?
If you conveyed your property by deed and reserved a life estate, the property cannot be sold without your written consent, releasing your life estate. If you do not sign the deed, the new owner would take the property subject to your life estate.If you conveyed your property by deed and reserved a life estate, the property cannot be sold without your written consent, releasing your life estate. If you do not sign the deed, the new owner would take the property subject to your life estate.If you conveyed your property by deed and reserved a life estate, the property cannot be sold without your written consent, releasing your life estate. If you do not sign the deed, the new owner would take the property subject to your life estate.If you conveyed your property by deed and reserved a life estate, the property cannot be sold without your written consent, releasing your life estate. If you do not sign the deed, the new owner would take the property subject to your life estate.
How can a disinheritance deed be revoked?
There is no such document as a disinheritance deed. A deed cannot be revoked. When the owner of property executes a deed and the deed is recorded, the property has a new owner.There is no such document as a disinheritance deed. A deed cannot be revoked. When the owner of property executes a deed and the deed is recorded, the property has a new owner.There is no such document as a disinheritance deed. A deed cannot be revoked. When the owner of property executes a deed and the deed is recorded, the property has a new owner.There is no such document as a disinheritance deed. A deed cannot be revoked. When the owner of property executes a deed and the deed is recorded, the property has a new owner.
If a person is on the deed and mortgage of a property but does not live there can they legally enter the property without being invited?
Yes. Every grantee on a deed owns an undivided interest in the property. That means they each have the right to the use and possession of the property.
Can a minor sell real property after the deed is in their name?
No not without an appointed Guardian
Can supplementary deed supersede trust deed?
The only effective deed is a deed signed by the current owner of the property or in the case of a trust, the current trustee of a trust that owns property. If the owner conveys property by a deed after they have granted a mortgage by a trust deed the property is subject to the mortgage and if it's not paid the lender can take possession of the property.The only effective deed is a deed signed by the current owner of the property or in the case of a trust, the current trustee of a trust that owns property. If the owner conveys property by a deed after they have granted a mortgage by a trust deed the property is subject to the mortgage and if it's not paid the lender can take possession of the property.The only effective deed is a deed signed by the current owner of the property or in the case of a trust, the current trustee of a trust that owns property. If the owner conveys property by a deed after they have granted a mortgage by a trust deed the property is subject to the mortgage and if it's not paid the lender can take possession of the property.The only effective deed is a deed signed by the current owner of the property or in the case of a trust, the current trustee of a trust that owns property. If the owner conveys property by a deed after they have granted a mortgage by a trust deed the property is subject to the mortgage and if it's not paid the lender can take possession of the property.
Can a property be sold with out a deed?
No. A deed is the instrument by which real property is transferred.
Your husband owned the property prior to marriage but added your name to the deed. How much do you own?
If you are on the deed to the property you own a one half interest.If you are on the deed to the property you own a one half interest.If you are on the deed to the property you own a one half interest.If you are on the deed to the property you own a one half interest.
What is a palindrome for a paper that shows legal ownership of property?
Ownership of real property is evidenced by a deed or a certificate of title.
