If my wife and I own our home together but not the land, what will happen if there is no Will when I die?
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If my wife and I own our home together but not the land, what will happen if there is no Will when I die?
Asked on June 14, 2012 under Estate Planning, Tennessee
Answers:
Brad Micklin / Brad M. Micklin, Esq.
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
If you to own the property as joint tenants (husband and wife), your interest will pass to the other spouse and vice versa on either wants passing. I do not know how to address the land because I'm not sure who owns that from the information you provided.
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