Property Title Change Dispute

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In Ontario, a joint tenancy can be severed unilaterally by one party without immediate notification to the other. If your ex-husband changed the property status to tenants in common without informing you, it is important to review the severance instrument and consult a lawyer to explore your options, especially since he is now deceased. The deceaseds share will be distributed according to his will or intestacy laws, and changing back to joint tenancy unilaterally is not possible.

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he used an instrument severing the joint tenancy’.
In Ontario, severing a joint tenancy can be done unilaterally by one party without the other's consent by registering a severance instrument. However, proper legal procedures must be followed and both parties should be notified.
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the ex husband did this without telling the ex wife
It sounds like your ex-husband severed the joint tenancy without notifying you. In Ontario, while he can do this unilaterally, proper legal procedures and notifications must be followed.
- Review the severance instrument filed by your ex-husband.
- Consult a lawyer to ensure your rights are protected and to potentially contest the severance.
Would you like assistance in finding a local lawyer to help you with this issue?
but the law states that he does not need to nitfy the other owner
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In Ontario, it is true that one party can sever a joint tenancy without the other’s consent by registering a severance instrument. However, the other party should be notified afterward.
Would you like more information on how to review the severance instrument or any next steps you can take?
he never told her
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It seems that your ex-husband severed the joint tenancy without notifying you. In Ontario, while he can register a severance instrument unilaterally, proper notification procedures should be followed.
Would you like more information on how to review the severance instrument or any next steps you can take?
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Since it seems like your ex-husband didn't notify you properly, it might be beneficial to seek legal advice.
- Review the severance instrument he filed.
- Consider consulting a lawyer to ensure your rights are protected.
Would you like more detailed guidance on reviewing the severance instrument or help with finding a local lawyer?
the divorce was divorce only and then he changed the status of house from joint tenancy to tenants in common with the instrument *
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In Ontario, your ex-husband can sever a joint tenancy unilaterally, but proper notification procedures should be followed. Given that you were not notified, it’s important to:
- Review the severance instrument filed by your ex-husband.
- Consult a lawyer to address any potential issues and ensure your rights are protected.
Would you like assistance in finding a local lawyer to help you with this issue?
where can i review the severance instrument
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In Ontario, you can review the severance instrument at the Land Registry Office where the property is registered. You can also search for property records online through the Ontario Land Registry Access system.
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he is dead now. Can the ex wife who owns *% of house get full control
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In Ontario, if your ex-husband has passed away and the property was changed to tenants in common, the ex-wife does not automatically get full control. The deceased's share of the property will be distributed according to his will or, if no will exists, according to intestacy laws.
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but he changed it without informing her
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In Ontario, when a property is held as tenants in common and one owner passes away, the deceased’s share is distributed according to their will or intestacy laws, not automatically to the surviving owner.
- Review the severance instrument.
- Consult a lawyer to understand your rights and options.
Would you like more detailed guidance on this process?
he is dead now. Can the ex wife who owns *% of house get it changed back from tenants in common to joint tenacy
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In Ontario, once a property is severed into tenants in common, it cannot be reverted to joint tenancy unilaterally. Here are some steps to consider:
- Review the severance instrument.
- Consult a lawyer to explore the possibility of challenging the severance or other legal remedies.
Would you like more detailed guidance on this process or assistance in finding a local lawyer?
divorce only form 8a then the ex husband used instrument to change from joint tenancy to tenant in common without telling the ex wife
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It seems like a complex situation.
- In Ontario, a joint tenancy can be severed unilaterally by one party without notifying the other immediately, but proper procedures should be followed.
- The deceased’s share will be distributed according to his will or intestacy laws.
- Changing back to joint tenancy unilaterally is not possible.
Would you like more detailed guidance on this process or assistance in finding a local lawyer?
divorce only form 8a then the ex husband used instrument to change from joint tenancy to tenant in common without telling the ex wife does that mean he was trying to hide assets??
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It’s possible he was trying to hide assets, but it’s also possible he had other reasons. In Ontario, severing a joint tenancy can be done without consent, but proper procedures should be followed. Consult a lawyer to review the situation and ensure your rights are protected.
Would you like more detailed guidance on this process or assistance in finding a local lawyer?
he never told her he made the change
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It sounds like this situation might involve some complex legal issues, especially concerning property rights and proper notification procedures. Here are some key points to consider:
- The property was severed to tenants in common.
- Notification procedures might not have been followed.
- The ex-husband has passed away.
Would you like more detailed guidance on reviewing the severance instrument or understanding your rights in this situation?
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To assist you further, here are some key points and next steps:
- The property was changed from joint tenancy to tenants in common.
- Notification procedures may not have been followed.
- The ex-husband is now deceased.
Consulting a lawyer can provide you with more detailed guidance on this process. Would you like help finding a local lawyer to ensure your rights are protected?
can a lawyer help ex wife change this back to joint tenancy even tho the ex husband is now dead because he never told her about change from joint tenancy to tenants in common?
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In Ontario, changing back to joint tenancy unilaterally is not possible. Here are some steps:
- Review the severance instrument.
- Consult a lawyer to explore challenging the severance or other legal remedies.
Would you like more detailed guidance on this process or assistance in finding a local lawyer?