Deed Name Change
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Regarding widow, near 80, her husband died post-surgery. He quit claim deeded home to son without son's or wife's knowledge. Wife has to pay taxes and wants her name back on deed. What should she do?
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In Michigan, wives have dower rights in thier husbands real estate. She should hire a reputable probate attorney to unwind the transaction. Please contact me to discuss in further detail. John Tatone at 586-873-7033
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