CanI quitclaimtitle to our home intomy wife’sname only to avoid garnishment of the property?

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CanI quitclaimtitle to our home intomy wife’sname only to avoid garnishment of the property?

We live in WA and own our home free and clear. I may have a judgement against me in the future (just me not my wife; business related).

Asked on December 9, 2011 under Real Estate Law, Washington

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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 12 years ago | Contributor

You can quitclaim title of the home that you own with your wife to her only with respect to a possible judgment against you down the line. The problem is that most likely Washington State has statutes as to fraudulent of conveyances to avoid creditors which could come back to haunt you.

Likewise, if Washington State is a community property state, the judgment against you if a personal one could still subject the assets of your wife that are community property assets to a levy on the transferred property. I suggest that you consult with an attorney who practices debt collection defense to assist you further in your matter.


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