Legal Question in Real Estate Law in New York

My husband and his brother own a 6 family home together in Yonkers.

It says on the deed- Bargin and sale deed with covenants

Our concern is- if my husband dies, would his half get transferred to me? and what does that kind of deed mean?


Asked on 1/19/10, 7:08 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Arnold Nager Arnold H. Nager, Esquire

A Bargain and sale deed with covenants is a customary deed used to convey property. However, in order to determine survivorship, I need to know if your husband and his brothers are joint tenants or tenants in common. It should indicate that right on the deed after their names.

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Answered on 1/24/10, 2:10 pm


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