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SunMoonChen · Joined: 16 Mar 2009 Posts: 2 1.62 Dollars($)

Brother & sister, as oppose to being husband & wife, would this fact prohibit them from taking title as joint tenants? Please explain why or why not. (Property in California)
I appreciate if anyone can help.
Thanks!

jenkin7 · Posted: Tue Mar 17, 2009 12:15 am Post subject:

Hi SunMoonChen,

As far as I know joint tenancy form of ownership can be established between any persons in close relation. Thus, it can not only be established between a husband and wife, but can also be doen between a parents and children, and brothers and sisters. However, you may have to mention the joint tenancy clause clearly in the deed.

SunMoonChen · Joined: 16 Mar 2009 Posts: 2 1.62 Dollars($)

I think you're right.

savior70 · Posted: Tue Mar 31, 2009 7:20 am Post subject:

Hi

A joint tenancy is possible between any two people be it spouses or sister-brother. There are many instances where the siblings are listed on the title as joint tenants. So, sister-brother relationship is not gonna make any difference to the joint tenancy form of ownership between them.

Guest

Thank you very much Jenkin7 and Savior70! I appreciate your inputs!

Guest

Husband & me bought land for 30,000. My husband had credit problem so my brother signed for us. We also put a house on land. My brother has never put a penny into the house. My Husband died & for 12 yrs, Iv"e pd. morgage with money orders & ins. etc. Do I have any rights to this home. I'm sick over this!!!

Guest

What should i do. I would really appreciate some help, Thank You!!!

sara · Posted: Wed Feb 03, 2010 2:28 am Post subject:

Hi Maria,

You need to check out whether or not the property deed has your name on it. If your name is mentioned in the deed, then you are one of the owners of the property and claim your ownership rights on that property.

Take care.

Guest

My husband and his brother inherited their parents 200 acre farm and house in Georgia and have put the deed in their names (tenants in common). What do I need to protect my interest and my son and grandchild in the event my husband dies before his brother. They also put the money in a joint checking account in their names and I am listed as the beneficiary of 50%. This is a touchy subject and my husband says that as his legal wife his part of evrything will automatically go to me or our son (if I pre-decease him). I have not seen the deed and I have nothing in writing that clearly states that I will inherit anything. Do I need to discuss with an attorney in Georgia?

jameshogg · Posted: Sun Feb 14, 2010 10:59 pm Post subject:

Hi Beth,

You and your son would be considered as the heirs to your husband's portion of the property. After your husband's death, you can file an affidavit of heirship and transfer the property in your name. Alternatively, you can request your husband to draft a will and declare you and your son as the heirs to the property. You can definitely consult an attorney in this regard.

Thanks

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