Husband and now ex-wife on house. She is remarried. Which last name to we use on quitclaim deed?
Recite both last names, it can’t hurt.
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Recite both last names, it can’t hurt.
Responding from New York perspective, no.
Responding from a New York perspective, only you can remove yourself from the deed.
Sure, provided that you fully know what you’re doing. So the question is do you?
You should be able to, without any difficulty. However, keep in mind, that once you do this, there is no turning back.
You bring an action in partition, which is a forced sale, you bid at the sale and hope that you are the successful bidder.
If her conveyance was voluntary and now your mother changed her mind, then nothing can be done about the deed without the grantees’ participation.
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