So, if the wife's name is not recorded on the deed, is it legal for her to enter into a mortgage contract after his death?

There are quite a few more facts needed to determine who owned the real property (who died first; did either have a will; if there was a will, what...

How do we get our earnest money back on a property that we didn't purchase?

It's impossible to say whether you're entitled to a refund of your earnest money without reviewing your contract and a more thorough understanding...

A purchase-money deed of trust does trump the homestead rights of a non-titled spouse, but the vast majority of lenders still require that a...

What are my property rights with respect to a quitclaim deed?

If you mother quitclaimed the property to you and your brother and retained a life estate, then you and your brother own the property jointly at...

Based on the information you provided, there's no way to know whether Jane holds title to the property. Lenders require a spouse that isn't on...

How to sell property owNed by several people

It's generally a last resort, but you can file a partition suit. You didn't provide a lot of facts, but depending on the nature of the property,...

Do I own the house and can my heirs inherit it from me?

The answer as to ownership depends on (1) how your parents held title with each other, and (2) depending on the first answer, whether each had a...

Do I have to add daughter's name to title of a condo so she is not considered a renter

It isn't clear why you may need to add her to title. But if the issue is the condo association having restrictions against non-owner occupants, the...

What are the tax implication of a quit claim for refinancing purposes?

As previously answered, there are creative ways to get around the tax implications of a transfer. However, a transfer shouldn't be necessary for a...