Posted on: 26th May, 2010 03:47 pm
My father inherited property from my grandfather more than 15 years ago and from my grandmother 2 years ago when she passed in Texas. He has been remarried 10 years and currently lives in Utah. His current wife states she wants a divorce and is entitled to half of each propety even though her name is no where on the deed. Both propertys were transfered into his name. Is this true? Also can we transfer the property into my name since he had already planned on passing onto me through inheritance and we dont want the property to end up in her hands? If so what kind of warranty do we need and where can I ge the paper work?
Hi valake,
As far as I know, Utah is not a community property state. Thus, the wife will not be able to claim her share of the property from your father if her name is not mentioned on the property deed.
As far as I know, Utah is not a community property state. Thus, the wife will not be able to claim her share of the property from your father if her name is not mentioned on the property deed.
Hi Valake,
As per my knowledge your dad's present wife cannot claim the property. Your dad can sign a quitclaim deed and add you to the property deed. Tell your dad to consult with a good attorney to check the options open for him.
As per my knowledge your dad's present wife cannot claim the property. Your dad can sign a quitclaim deed and add you to the property deed. Tell your dad to consult with a good attorney to check the options open for him.