The reason I ask is because my husband has Alzheimers Disease and I can see that every thing we own could be used for his long-term care. I would like for the land I owned before we were married to go to my children.
2007-07-11 23:04:48 · 0 answers · asked by starflower 5 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
This is an ohio law and yes he has dower rights. Ohio is the only state I know of that still does this. If hes mentally capable he could sign a document removing his dower right. Here is a link that explains Ohio dower laws
http://www.ohio-title.com/faq.asp
2007-07-12 01:31:30 · answer #1 · answered by Kay 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Dower Rights Ohio
2016-12-15 08:16:01 · answer #2 · answered by mic 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your land is in your name only and you did not assign part of the title to your husband, your husband has no right to it. However, you may be responsible for using your assets to pay for your husband's medical expenses, nursing home, etc. See an attorney. He may advise you to put the land into a trust with your children as beneficiaries. If it is handled correctly, the land would go to your children when you wish.
2007-07-12 00:37:43 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes.
2016-03-20 15:55:59 · answer #4 · answered by stowaway 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Normally your separate property remains separate unless you take action to add him to the title. But do consult with an attorney as you may bear some responsibility for the costs of his care.
2007-07-11 23:45:09 · answer #5 · answered by Bostonian In MO 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋