Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Virginia

Deed of Gift

After 5 years of marriage my husband gave me joint ownership of the home he owned by means of a Deed of Gift.

The Deed of Gift states that party of 1st part grants & conveys w/general warranty & w/English convenants of title, etc. There is no mention of joint ownership w/right of survivorship. Does this mean that if he dies before me I would own half and his 2 sons would own his half? He does not have a will.

Thanks,

Susan


Asked on 5/17/05, 8:46 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Hendrickson Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson

Re: Deed of Gift

Yes, your assessment of the state of the title in the event that your husband should predecease you without a will would appear to be correct, however, if I were you, I would have an attorney

knowledgeable in the law of real property and probate matters review it to make sure.

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Answered on 5/17/05, 1:07 pm


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