Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Pennsylvania
Transfer of Deed
Our house is in my common-law husband's name, we have been together for 10 years ans have 2 kids together. However at the time of the mortgage because I didn't have any income my namwe was not added to the mortgage or the deed. My question is what can been done to put my name on it too?
Asked on 9/03/06, 11:33 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Gerald Hershenson
Law Office of Gerald M. Hershenson
Re: Transfer of Deed
Your common law husband can sign a deed transfering the interest in real estate to you both. However, I suggest you consult an attorney as their may be a transfer tax due in view of the fact you are not married. I suggest you formally get married and transfer title to avoid the tranfer tax question. A transfer of real estate ownership from husband to wife is exempt from the transfer tax.
Answered on 9/04/06, 11:36 am