Legal Question in Real Estate Law in New York

Re: Wife's Name not on Deed

Depending upon how the Deed read when originally prepared, as the sole surviving original owner, your husband may own the entire property. I would have to see the original Deed to confirm this. Without your name on the Deed, all you have is the statutory right to live in the house during your lifetime, subject to your still being married and living with your husband as man and wife if he predeceases you. There may be more ramifications, but I need more information on the marital status, who pays mortgage or other household bills, etc., to give you a more complete answer as to rights beyond mere residence allowance.

Re: Wife's Name not on Deed

I would need to see the deed for form of ownership. Assuming he is current sole owner he can place both of you on a new deed as Joint Tenants and, if you survive him, you would own the house.