Legal Question in Family Law in New York
Marital joint property, does my name need to be on the deed?
Happily married nine years. We bought our house one year prior to marriage and my mother-in- law owned the house, she now holds the mortgage. One year into our marriage, we purchased a secon rental property form my mother-in-law and she also holds the mortgage to that house. My name is not on either deed, we have no will. This was a purchase not a gift. If anyything happens to my husband. am I out in the cold? I am very nervouse as I invest my entire paycheck into these houses. If my husband dies or something, or my mother-in- law dies. Will I get the houses after probate? My mother-in-laws will states that all her assets will be divided equaly among her three children with no specifices that I know of? I feel very vulnerable. or doesn't it mater that my name is not on the deed?
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: Marital joint property, does my name need to be on the deed?
You shouldn't speculate anymore. If your marriage is as good as you say, your husband should not have any problem drawing up a new deed transferring a half-interest in the property to you.
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