Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Pennsylvania
If a husband purchases a home and his name is on the mortgage/loan, is his wife entitled to the property by death even though her name is not on the deed?
Asked on 6/07/10, 8:55 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Solomon Weinstein
Solomon Weinstein, Esquire
The title to the property is the relevant document meaning the deed. Unless the deed is held joint with another person the wife would probably have an interest in the property. This could depend on whether there is a will or if no will if there are children. . A wife also has an intestate share a right to take against a will if she is not left sufficient assets in the will but again the facts of the matter and how the property is titled is relevant. I would advise you speak to an attorney to discuss your situation.
Answered on 6/08/10, 4:23 am