Will a quit claim deed executed 10 years ago affect a wife's ability to get home after husband dies per his will

You and your husband should review the facts and options with your attorneys.

If the husband's will is unchallenged and accepted by the court, the intent of the husband should be dispositive. Generally, after all the valid and timely asserted claims against the decedent's estate have been paid, the remaining assets of the estate should be disposed as provided in the decedent's valid will (unless the decedent's will contains provisions that are unlawful).

Since the signing of the quit claim deed, community property likely has been used for expenses of the real property (such as property taxes and repair). If so, some of real property may be community property.

If you and your husband have a community property agreement or some other agreement regarding the division of the assets, you should review that agreement to see what you agreed to do.

"had to sign a Quit Claim Deed" may be a reason that the property is not the husband's separate property.

Your situation may be much more complicated. You should review the facts with your attorney.

If your husband executed a quitclaim deed to someone else, then he no longer owns the property. He can't devise by will something he doesn't own.

You definitely should consult an attorney about your specific situation.

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