Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Nevada
death leaves house to survivor
My husband and two friends bought a house in Vegas titled so that the last person living would own the house. The other two have died and he now owns the house outright. Now that I am his wife, what happens to the house if he dies before me? Does it go to me or his kids or both of us? He has a will but the house is not in it.
3 Answers from Attorneys
Re: death leaves house to survivor
As your question acknowledges, a deed can have the effect of transferring interests in Nevada real estate upon death. As a sole surviving owner, your husband can let the property pass under his Will, let the property pass under the law of his domicile at death, or let the property pass under a new deed he executes, setting forth the conditions of transfer.
Re: death leaves house to survivor
Even though the house is not mentioned in the will, most wills have a clause which covers everthing not specifically named in the will. The Las Vegas property would likely go to the individuals named in this clause.
Re: death leaves house to survivor
Query: How do you know what the residuary clause of his will states, e.g.??
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