Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Ohio

Live in Honey's property

What is best? My partner recently bought property. He said he would leave it to me in his will. He also has a daughter, 28yrs old who he would not leave it to. Is it legally and financially beneficial to me to get the property in both of our names (his and mine) or to just have it willed to me? He said he will do whatever is best for me.


Asked on 9/14/05, 10:35 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Gregg Manes Gregg A. Manes, Esq.

Re: Live in Honey's property

It would be best to have your name on the property as he can not then change his mind and transfer the property to his daughter. Also having two names on the deed in a joint and survivor manner makes the property a nonprobate asset which will minimize the probate procedure. A will can be changed at any time without your knowledge and a joint and survivor deed can not be changed without your permission.

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Answered on 9/14/05, 9:27 pm


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