Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Connecticut
Division of property when no will, 2nd wife, adult children
My husband owned the house we live in before I married him. He agreed to put my name on the house but has failed to do so in ten years time. He now has adult children, and we have a small child. If something were to happen to him, would the house be left to me or would it have to be sold and the proceeds divided among family members.
Asked on 9/01/01, 10:56 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Brian Cotter
Brian E. Cotter
Re: Division of property when no will, 2nd wife, adult children
If your husband dies intestate, that is with no will, Connecticut law provides that you, as his wife, is entitled to one third of your husband's estate. It remains to be seen as to whether your one third comes from the house or other assets that he may own at the time of his death.
Answered on 10/02/01, 7:56 pm
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