Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Ohio
Survivor Deeds
A friend recently passed away leaving no will, but her home is titled as a survivor deed to her eldest son. Problem she was married at the time of her death, her husband is not on the deed, does the husband have a legal right to the property?
Asked on 11/17/08, 11:25 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Elizabeth Schmitz
Elizabeth S. Schmitz Attorney at Law
Re: Survivor Deeds
The husband should consult with an attorney to determine his rights in this particular situation.
Generally surviving spouse's do not have rights in property that is left to a surviving owner, but the law treats real property differently and he may have some rights.
Answered on 11/17/08, 12:01 pm
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