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Your husband dies and the house and property are in his name how do dowry rights help out the wife?
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∙ 16y ago
Law vary from state to state. If the will doesn't leave it all to the wife, dowry rights allow her to make a claim against the property and obtain some rights to it.
Depending on the state, all real property owned by a man is subject to rights of the wife. It can vary, again by state, but could be a life estate in the homestead, or up to 50% of the value of all the property.
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What rights does a second husband have to deceased wife property?
If the property is owned by a valid trust it is not part of the decedent's estate. The purpose of the trust was to protect and preserve the property for the children. The second wife has no rights in the property.
If a person has a lifetime dowry on a house but deeded to another person. What rights does the person with the lifetime dowry have. Is the house and the land theirs as long as they are alive?
If lifetime dowry is the same as 'Life Estate', yes, that's how they go. There may be limits to what you can do to or with the house and land, but you can live the rest of your life there. You need an attorney's help if you are having problems with your arrangement.
I live in my mothers house what happens to the house if she dies?
Simply stated, you are living in his mother's house at her discretion. You have no rights in her property other than those provided under local landlord/tenant laws. If the property was owned by his mother and your husband inherited the property on her death, then you would inherit it.
Who inherits in North Carolina when husband dies and house is in wife's name and husband has a will that says if wife sells house proceeds are to go to his children?
Nobody would inherit the house, the owner still has it. If the property is in her name, he has no rights to it and cannot leave it to anyone else.
Can a husband sell his house that is in his name only to his wife?
A husband can transfer a home to his wife, and in many cases be exempt from transfer taxes, or he can sell it to her outright as he would anyone else. In some states the wife may already have rights to the property based on her community property rights regardless of what name appears on the title.
If my husband dies what happens to the house I'm not on the mortgage?
If your husband has a will then his property is distributed accordingly, if he not have a will then the distribution of property is determined by a probate court.
If the deed of the house is in your husbands and your name and you are paying the original owners mortgage what are your legal rights to the home?
You and your husband are the legal owners of the property but it is subject to the mortgage. If you default on the mortgage payments the bank can take possession of the property by foreclosure.
What if your husband signs a mortgage with his brother Is the spouse legally entitled to ownership of the house?
The answer depends on your jurisdiction and your situation. Any rights you may have would only arise in the case of death or divorce if you're not on the deed. You need to add more details such as whether you live in a community property state, whose names are on the deed for the property, when it was purchased, what tenancy was recited in the deed, etc. If you live in a separate property state and your husband owns a property with his brother you may have no rights in that property whatsoever.
Wife signed quite claim to house to husband but can husband leave house to wife?
Yes. The husband would be the sole owner of the property and could leave it to his wife in his will.
If a husband and wife own a house together then the husband buys another house for rental property but the wife is not on the deed is she still part owner in Texas?
Legally spouses share all property equally, what is owned by one is the property of both.
House is in my husband's name and now he wants a divorce can he kick me out?
I'm not a lawyer, but generally speaking, if the house is solely in your husband's name, he may have more legal rights related to the property. However, divorce laws can vary by jurisdiction, and factors such as the length of your marriage and your financial contributions might impact the division of property. It's essential to consult with a divorce attorney who can provide guidance specific to your situation and help protect your rights.
Can you put your husband out if your name is not on the deed to the house?
If your circumstances are bad enough you can obtain a court order for him to vacate the premises. It is up to a judge to decide. You need to contact a private attorney or social services agency that can review your situation and determine what your options are. If you and your spouse are simply not getting along then you should speak to an attorney about filing for divorce.
