Additional names on deed

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Is it necessary to have approval from a person who is listed on a deed to add another name(s)?

My brother-in-law added the name of his step-son to the property deed when his 2nd wife died. There is no mortgage or liens on the property. He has since remarried and would like to add his new wife in addition to two of her sons. Is it necessary to obtain permission from the step-son? He is not in good health and is concerned that the step-son who has been hostile since the new marriage would demand 50% of the property value, which the new wife (my sister) does not have. If forced to sell the property, the sale price will not provide sufficient funds to purchase another residence. She would be forced to move in with someone. The step-son has refused to sign a quit claim deed even though he is not being forced to contribute half of the expenses (taxes and insurance). The thought is that if the new wife and her sons are included on the deed, at the demise of my brother-in-law, my sister would then have 75% of the value of the property versus 50% based on the will.

Thanks.

gunzijjistaff · Joined: 07 Apr 2009 Posts: 459 6.94 Dollars($)

Yes, its necessary to have approval from a person who is mentioned on a deed to add another persons name to property deed. If your brother in law mentioned on deed he can add your sister (his new wife) & his daughters to deed. But its depend on, who is the primary holder of property. If your brother in law leave will for his share, property will distribute to his heirs as he mentioned in will. Your sister share is depending on, how many persons listed on the deed. In case he not leaving any will & he not added your sister on deed, she can owe husband's share. if they both mentioned on will she can get 50% of property. she must have to take involved attorney in case for her own safety.

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