Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Maryland

My husband had a truck which he was buying in his name only. After his death, I retruned the truck voluntarily to the loan holder. I have received a letter saying the truck will be sold and that he is responsible for the difference in the sale and what he owed. I was his sole heir in his will (not probated). Can the loan company put a lien on my house (Istill owe on the house and the mortgage was in his name and mine) or other assets solely in my name?


Asked on 2/03/10, 11:09 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert Sher Wagshal and Sher

No, your assets are safe from this debt. Also, if the house was in joint names as husband and wife, you are now the sole owner and it can't be liened. However, if the lender files a claim against his estate and you need to open an estate to probate assets that were in his name only, you will have to deal with that claim in order to settle the estate.

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Answered on 2/08/10, 1:12 pm


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