The state of North Carolina is not a community property state. They are an equitable distribution state which means each spouse is allowed to own their own property.
Sole ownership of the property passes automatically to the survivor without requiring a probate proceeding.Sole ownership of the property passes automatically to the survivor without requiring a probate proceeding.Sole ownership of the property passes automatically to the survivor without requiring a probate proceeding.Sole ownership of the property passes automatically to the survivor without requiring a probate proceeding.
The full ownership of the property automatically passes to the survivor. There are no tax implications.Think of it this way: if two people own property in a survivorship tenancy and one dies the decedent's interest in the property disappears and the property is the sole property of the survivor.The full ownership of the property automatically passes to the survivor. There are no tax implications.Think of it this way: if two people own property in a survivorship tenancy and one dies the decedent's interest in the property disappears and the property is the sole property of the survivor.The full ownership of the property automatically passes to the survivor. There are no tax implications.Think of it this way: if two people own property in a survivorship tenancy and one dies the decedent's interest in the property disappears and the property is the sole property of the survivor.The full ownership of the property automatically passes to the survivor. There are no tax implications.Think of it this way: if two people own property in a survivorship tenancy and one dies the decedent's interest in the property disappears and the property is the sole property of the survivor.
If you are married in a community property state, then yes, it is a community property. The mortgage is irrelevant - it is whose name on the deed that determines ownership.
Yes. If you owned property with your aunt as joint tenants with the right of survivorship then when she died full ownership of the property passed to you automatically with no need of probate.
South Carolina is a non-spousal state. In other words, ownership and control of real and personal property is not automatically vested in the spouses. This change took place in 1996 with the elimination of dower and curtesy rights in SC.
Yes, if the spouse has an ownership interest in the property.Yes, if the spouse has an ownership interest in the property.Yes, if the spouse has an ownership interest in the property.Yes, if the spouse has an ownership interest in the property.
Yes. Both parties have an equal interest in the property while living. Each has the right to the use and possession of the property. Upon the death of one, sole ownership automatically vests in the survivor.Yes. Both parties have an equal interest in the property while living. Each has the right to the use and possession of the property. Upon the death of one, sole ownership automatically vests in the survivor.Yes. Both parties have an equal interest in the property while living. Each has the right to the use and possession of the property. Upon the death of one, sole ownership automatically vests in the survivor.Yes. Both parties have an equal interest in the property while living. Each has the right to the use and possession of the property. Upon the death of one, sole ownership automatically vests in the survivor.
No. Property held in a joint tenancy with the right of survivorship is non-probate property. When one owner dies, full ownership passes automatically to the survivor, bypassing probate.No. Property held in a joint tenancy with the right of survivorship is non-probate property. When one owner dies, full ownership passes automatically to the survivor, bypassing probate.No. Property held in a joint tenancy with the right of survivorship is non-probate property. When one owner dies, full ownership passes automatically to the survivor, bypassing probate.No. Property held in a joint tenancy with the right of survivorship is non-probate property. When one owner dies, full ownership passes automatically to the survivor, bypassing probate.
The surviving spouse receives outright ownership of the decedent's one-half community property interest. It is just like joint tenancy with the relative tax advantages of holding title as community property.
The spouse normally takes priority on property. If there is a will it will take precedence.
In a community property state property purchased after marriage becomes the property of both parties.Community property rules govern in community property states. Property ownership is different in separate property statesand those rules allow a spouse to acquire separately owned property in some cases.
Community property is marital property. It cannot be devised by Will. However, New Hampshire is not a community property state.Community property is marital property. It cannot be devised by Will. However, New Hampshire is not a community property state.Community property is marital property. It cannot be devised by Will. However, New Hampshire is not a community property state.Community property is marital property. It cannot be devised by Will. However, New Hampshire is not a community property state.