Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Pennsylvania
Current wife is no listed on deed to home
My father-in-law bought his home years before he married his current wife. Her name is not on the deed to the home. When he dies, does the property automatically transfer to her, as his wife or not. In his will he has stated the if she survives him that she can stay there as long as she wishes, then the house is to be sold and the proceeds split among his children. Will this be possible or will the house have to sold immediately to statisfy probate if the house does not pass to her?
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: Current wife is no listed on deed to home
No, the current wife does not automatically receive the house if her name is not on the deed in PA.
However, she is entitled to a portion of his estate by law. Depending upon what else is in his estate and the value of what has been left to her in his will the house may not be an issue at his passing.
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