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In Missouri, if a house is held in joint tenancy, the surviving joint tenant inherits the deceaseds share due to the right of survivorship. If your wife passes without a will, her daughter may automatically inherit her share, complicating your claim. To secure your interest, consider creating a will or changing the ownership structure to tenants in common, which allows portions to be willed individually. Consulting a probate attorney for specific guidance is advisable.Full Conversation
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In Missouri, if your wife dies without a will (intestate), the state's intestacy laws will determine the distribution of her estate. Generally, this means:
- As her spouse, you would inherit a portion of her estate.
- The remaining portion would be divided among her children.
For a detailed understanding of how the house will be divided, it's advisable to consult with a probate attorney.
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Her daughter and my wife or on the house deed that we live in when life dies will I get my wife's half of the deed of the house
In Missouri, if your wife dies without a will, her share of the house will be distributed according to intestacy laws. As her spouse, you typically inherit part of her estate, with the rest going to her child. Consulting a probate attorney is advisable for specific guidance.
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Wife and stepdaughter is on deed of the house my name is not on it it was purchased while we were married we live here if wife passes will I get my wife's half of the house
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In Missouri, if your wife dies without a will, intestacy laws apply. As her spouse, you are entitled to a portion of her estate, which includes her half of the house. The rest would go to her children. Since your name is not on the deed, consulting a probate attorney is recommended for specific guidance.
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Even though it's not in my name it's joint tendencies her and her daughter
In Missouri, if your wife passes away without a will and the house is held as joint tenants with her daughter, the daughter would typically inherit your wife's share of the house automatically due to the right of survivorship. This could complicate your rights to the property.
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So I want to get my wife's half of the house
To assist you better, has your wife considered creating a will or changing the ownership structure of the house? Without these, her daughter may automatically inherit her share due to joint tenancy.
No she has not
In Missouri, if the house is held in joint tenancy with her daughter, the daughter's right of survivorship would likely mean she inherits your wife's share directly upon her passing. This could complicate your ability to claim any portion of the house.
Would you like information on how to change the ownership structure or create a will to secure your interest in the property?
Even though I live here
In Missouri, the right of survivorship in joint tenancy means your stepdaughter would inherit your wife's share directly upon her passing. Your residency doesn't change this.
Here's what you can consider:
- Creating a Will: Your wife can specify her wishes regarding the distribution of her share.
- Changing Ownership: Convert the ownership structure to tenants in common, allowing portions to be willed individually.
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