What to do if my husband died 6 months ago but almost 3 years ago his sister’s name was added as a grantee along with my husband’s name of the house we shared but my name was never added?
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What to do if my husband died 6 months ago but almost 3 years ago his sister’s name was added as a grantee along with my husband’s name of the house we shared but my name was never added?
What are my rights as his wife?
Asked on December 1, 2012 under Estate Planning, Georgia
Answers:
Victor Waid / Law Office of Victor Waid
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
You are entitled to one half of the house as your share of the community property, assuming the house was acquired during marriage. You need to obtain probate litigation counsel to set the sister straight that one half of the house is yours, and if denied then you will need to file a petiution in to probate court to assert your right to your share of the community property, as the husband had no authority to give your share away.
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