Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Texas

Jointly Titled Property Between Siblings

When my father-in-law died last year he willed all assests to be split 50/50 between my husband and his sister. One of those assets is a fifteen acre plot of undeveloped land. My sister-in-law has been advised that they cannot title the land in both of their names. The land is located in Texas, where my husband and I live. Could you confirm that this is true and why? Thanks.


Asked on 4/16/03, 1:29 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Basil Hoyl Law office of Basil Hoyl

Re: Jointly Titled Property Between Siblings

If the will divides the property among two people 50/50 and if it is probated, the land is titled in both their names as co-tenants, each having an undivided one half interest. They may desire to partition the property. If the will is not probated, then the heirs at law would have the title and they might be the same people.

http://www.reasonable-doubt.com

Read more
Answered on 4/16/03, 1:56 pm


Related Questions & Answers

More Real Estate and Real Property questions and answers in Texas