Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Maryland

my dad put my sisters name on the deed of his house before he died. Do we as otherbsisters have rights to that house


Asked on 5/24/12, 7:44 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Cedulie Laumann Arden Law Firm, LLC

To answer your question an attorney needs to know HOW the sibling was added to the deed. As a joint tenant? tenant in common? remainderman in fee simple? Depending on the specifics of the deed, all or part of the property MAY be in the estate, or it may not. An estate generally has everything a person owned titled in their own name at the time of their death. So if someone no longer owns something when they die (assuming no fraud or undue influence), there is nothing to pass out.

You may wish to consult with an attorney who can review the deed and specifics of your situation and offer advice. While I hope the general information above helps, it is not legal advice.

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Answered on 6/23/12, 7:48 pm


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