If I added my new wife to house deed and then found out she has terminal cancer, will I have to split the house with her kids after she is gone?
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If I added my new wife to house deed and then found out she has terminal cancer, will I have to split the house with her kids after she is gone?
I added my new wife to my homesteaded house deed and then found out that she has terminal cancer. Hopefully that doesn’t sound insensitive but I just hate to think I’m forced out it is my retirement home.
Asked on March 18, 2019 under Estate Planning, Florida
Answers:
S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 5 years ago | Contributor
A quitclaim deed will release your wife's entire right, title and interest in the property to you.
The quitclaim deed is signed in the presence of a notary. After signing, the quitclaim deed becomes effective upon being recorded (filed with the County Recorder's office).
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