Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Massachusetts

My mother in law transferred title of her real property to my husband and his brother, but the lawyer did not indicate on the deed how they were taking title (i.e., tenants in common, etc.). The deed does give my mother in law the right to use and occupy the property for the rest of her natural life. The property is located in Massachusetts; is there a default way to take title if it's not listed on the deed?


Asked on 11/13/09, 2:21 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

They own it as tenants in common. Absent being married or the words, joint tenants, they would be considered as owning it as tenants in common

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Answered on 11/18/09, 2:35 pm
henry lebensbaum Law Offices of Henry Lebensbaum (978-749-3606)

each will own an equal share.

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Answered on 11/21/09, 10:31 am


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