Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Pennsylvania

deed transfer to child

we are transfering 10 acres from our family farm to our son. the land is in my wifres name and her brothers name. the lawyer wants my name and my wifes brothers wifes name also on the deed, why? we are not on the original deed.


Asked on 7/16/09, 11:02 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Miriam Jacobson Retired from practice of law

Re: deed transfer to child

To eliminate any title problems that could arise because of claims by each of the spouses for equitable distribution.

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Answered on 7/21/09, 5:06 pm


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