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Husband died his name was the only one on deed, does wife have rights to the property without paying creditors?

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Post Posted: Mon Jan 25, 2010 6:33 pm    Post subject: Husband died his name was the only one on deed, does wife ha
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Live in Michigan. All legal papers except deed was in wife and husbands name, except the deed.Husband was being sued by outside party for $50,000 is wife liable to pay this law suit.
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Post Posted: Mon Jan 25, 2010 9:32 pm    Post subject:
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Hi ronaldmary,

The wife will not be liable for the lawsuit. But the creditors will have the rights to sell off the property to recover their dues.

If the wife wants to transfer the property in her name, then she needs to file an affidavit of heirship at the county recorder's office.

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