Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Massachusetts

Joint tenancy with right of survivorship

I purchased a mobile home for my mother some years back and both of our names are on it (hers needed to be due to it being a retirement community). Since it is a mobile home it is only a bill of sale in both our names. There is also Co-Op deed for the lot that is in both our names. Neither document states ''joint tenancy''. Is there a simple legal form we can now sign so that both the mobile home and the co-op lot would automatically transfer to the other (without probate) in the event of one of our deaths?


Asked on 6/06/07, 7:19 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Christopher Vaughn-Martel Charles River Law Partners, LLC

Re: Joint tenancy with right of survivorship

You certainly could deed the co-op lot to you and your mother jointly. But what is your larger goal here? It sounds like your mother is trying to get her affairs in order.

I would be happy to take a look at your situation and perhaps help you with a deed of the co-op to you and your mother jointly or perhaps other estate planning tools to accomplish your objectives.

Please feel free to contact me.

[email protected] www.vaughnmartel.com

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Answered on 6/07/07, 7:44 am

Re: Joint tenancy with right of survivorship

You and your mother can record a deed on the co-op as joint tenants with right of survivorship. As to the Mobile home, if there is a formal title, you could have it reissued as well.

If you are trying to get your mother's affairs as well as your own in order, I would suggest you contact an attorney to see what is the best way forward for both of you.

Please feel free to call me if you have any more questions.

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Answered on 6/07/07, 12:55 pm


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