Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Pennsylvania

Property deeds

My husband and I have two properties. The first one is in my name only with my previous married name on the deed. The second one is in both our names, but my name again is my previous married name. Will this cause an issue if either one of us passes. We have wills that passes everything to each other unless both of us are gone, then splits between our children. I have the paperwork to change my name on the 2nd property with both our names, but if I don't need to change it, I'd rather not pay the fee.


Asked on 6/01/07, 9:32 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Miriam Jacobson Retired from practice of law

Re: Property deeds

You do not have to record another deed to change your name. If you ever sell the property, or upon the death of both you and your husband, the deed transferring the property will recite the fact that you were also known as "X", [your married name].

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Answered on 6/01/07, 11:58 am


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