Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Massachusetts

Re: Adding husband to title and/or deed

You will need to prepare, execute, and record a new deed granting the home from you to you and your husband. You should retain an attorney for this purpose.

As a caveat, assuming the existence of a mortgage, you should check with your mortgage company as to whether there is an enforceable acceleration clause.

Please let me know if my firm can be of any assistance in this regard.

Re: Adding husband to title and/or deed

There is no "form" you can complete, although drafting a new deed is not laborious or expensive, but it does require some care. After the deed is drafted, it must be signed by you and then recorded in the proper registry of deeds, with the recording fee paid. If you need assistance, please feel free to get in touch.

Re: Adding husband to title and/or deed

You add your husband to the title of your home by recirding a deed. I suggest you contact an attorney, so it is done properly. You may also need the consent of your lender, if there is a Mortgage on the property.

The cost of recording a deed is $125.00 and the cost for drafting a deed is usually not more than $150.00.

There are however other issues you need to consider such as estate planning issues and other things as well.