Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Ohio

I live with my mom, and both of our names are on the title (house is paid off). She has no will or any kind.

She had a survivorship deed made so only I get the house, and not my siblings. Is this enough or should we also get something like a Joint Tenancy Quit Claim deed?

A friend told me that judges have went ahead anyway and divided estates for all the children of the deceased so I want to avoid this type of hassle.

Thanks,

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Asked on 4/08/10, 12:57 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Elizabeth Schmitz Elizabeth S. Schmitz Attorney at Law

If you have a survivorship deed, it will pass the property directly to you. Make sure that the deed says joint with right of survivorship.

It is possible for other family members to challenge survivorship transfers. I would advise that your mother discuss her wishes with an estate planning attorney who can make sure that her wishes are followed.

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Answered on 4/13/10, 3:09 pm


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