Legal Question in Family Law in Louisiana
my wife died and i remarried does my home belong to her if i die or my children.
Asked on 4/11/10, 8:06 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Nick Pizzolatto, Jr.
Pizzolatto Law Office
Depends on whether you give it to her or not. If it was you and your late spouse's home, then 1/2 of it is owned by her children, and if those children are all yours together, then owned by ya'll's children. When you die, if without a will, your children will then own your 1/2 unless you give it away in a will. Your present wife would get a portion of your interest if you gave it to her. If the mortgage was paid during your 2nd marriage, she would at least have a reimbursement claim.
Answered on 4/16/10, 3:47 pm