If the house deeded in my name only, upon my death does my wife inherit the home automatically?
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If the house deeded in my name only, upon my death does my wife inherit the home automatically?
We’ve been married for 11 years.
Asked on August 5, 2015 under Estate Planning, Michigan
Answers:
S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
If you die intestate which means without a Will, your wife inherits your entire estate which includes your house.
If you leave a Will, the provisions of the Will are controlling in determining inheritance. Therefore, you could leave the house to your wife in your Will.
S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
If you die intestate which means without a Will, your wife inherits your entire estate which includes your house.
If you leave a Will, the provisions of the Will are controlling in determining inheritance. Therefore, you could leave the house to your wife in your Will.
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