he bought the house when we were not married. we are married 4 yrs now.my name is not on the house.we are going to move so that will be in my name. dose anyone know the law?
2007-02-23 00:42:20 · 3 answers · asked by mouse ears 2 in Travel ➔ United States ➔ Honolulu
Depends on the laws in your state, but in most states the house goes to the wife if the husband dies, even if it is not in her name and even if the house was bought before the couple was married. If they both lived in the house as a married couple, it is considered to be a marital asset in most states.
2007-02-23 00:53:05 · answer #1 · answered by sarge927 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends on what his WILL says & how he wanted things to be done when he dies. It also depends on what state you folks live in, since each state has got different laws, your best bet is to speak with a Probate/Estate Lawyer. The house will usually go to his NEXT OF KIN since your name is not on the house, if you can prove your legally married to him, then o.k., it's possible they will turn it over to you, in case i am wrong, it will go to his next of kin (which is his biological child) if he even has one. If not, possibly the house will go to his parents. This is going to be a mess, that's why they always ask people to MAKE A WILL, so the family does not have to stress over problems having to fight in out in court. Your about to become the next Howard K. Stern.
2007-02-23 06:18:00 · answer #2 · answered by sugarBear 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends on whether or not you all live in a "Community Property" state (such as Texas). If so, then yes. If not, then no. Of course, If not, then he'd need to leave it to you in his last will and testament. However, once your name is on the deed, then it automatically reverts to you and you alone...so go ahead and bump him off after that.
2007-02-23 00:52:09 · answer #3 · answered by full_tilt_boogie 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋