Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Texas
selling inherited real property
When real property is inherited by one spouse, is it considered community property when selling the property?
Asked on 5/05/01, 6:49 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Joseph A. McDermott, III
Attorney at Law
Re: selling inherited real property
The short answer is no; however, many title companies require either that the spouse join the deed or that there be affidavits furnished that the property is indeed separate before they will insure title.
Answered on 6/20/01, 1:19 pm