Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Maryland

My husband passed away in January, deed states wife and husband. Do I have to record a new deed in the state of Maryland


Asked on 6/12/18, 7:23 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Cedulie Laumann Arden Law Firm, LLC

No.

By operation of law the surviving tenant by the entirety owns the property without need for a new deed. (Though if you go to sell the property you will need to show a copy of your husband's death certificate).

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Answered on 6/12/18, 7:26 pm


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