Legal Question in Family Law in Pennsylvania

My daughter C and I own a house, both our names are in the deed. I have two other daughters A and B. If I pass away, will my daughter C be sole owner of the house or she will have to share it with her sisters? Should I write a will to avoid that?. Thanks


Asked on 8/29/11, 5:04 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Justin Gearty Law Office of Justin C Gearty Jr

The answer depends on how the deed was written. you could own the home as tenants in common or as joing tenants with right of survivorship. If you are tenants in common, then your heirs would be entitled to your share of the home. If you are joint tenants, then daughter C would become the sole owner.

The best way to ensure there are no problems would be to drat a will. It is generally a small cost, particularly when considering the benefit of piece of mind.

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Answered on 9/21/11, 12:26 pm


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