Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Massachusetts
Deeds
I am married,husband in jail for 10 years. If I buy a house on my own, does he automaticly own half? Does he need to be on the deed?
Asked on 6/05/01, 10:05 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Alan Pransky
Law Office of Alan J. Pransky
Re: Deeds
Your husband should not be on the deed as this may have a negative effect on
your ability to borrow money. Your husband does not automatically get half. He
does have an interest in the property which may be exercised if you still own the
house when you die. However, this right is a right of a husband to share in his
wife's estate and includes all property owned at time of death.
Answered on 6/28/01, 8:38 pm