Legal Question in Real Estate Law in New York
If my house is put in my children's name and one of those children dies does the spouse of that child get a portion of the house if it is sold.
Asked on 1/03/13, 2:47 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Thomas Sirianni
The Law Office of Thomas A. Sirianni
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Answered on 1/03/13, 2:51 pm
Arnold Nager
Arnold H. Nager, Esquire
Depends on whether the children are Joint Tenants or Tenants in Common. In the first situation, the surviving owners receive the share, In the second, it is part of the estate ofd the deceased child.
Answered on 1/03/13, 4:03 pm