If the husband of an incompetent alzheimer's patient dies, iss the patient then the sole owner of their jointly owned house
Asked on 7/12/10, 6:11 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Lucreita Becude
Lucreita D. Becude, P.A.
yes as long as there are no minor children.
Answered on 7/13/10, 7:35 am
William Gwaltney
William W. Gwaltney, Attorneys at Law
If the person has been determined incapacitated by the court (with an appointed/approved guardian) then the "patient" may not have the ability to do anything with the property. The guardian would be responsible for the property of the person.
Answered on 7/13/10, 12:36 pm
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