Property Ownership Change Impact

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In ontario, an ex-husband can change joint tenancy to tenants in common without notifying the ex-wife. This can affect inheritance rights and lead to forced property sales due to capital gains tax. Legal consultation is recommended.

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Ex husban changed joint tenancy to tenants in common and never told ex wife
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In Ontario, changing a joint tenancy to tenants in common without informing the other party can have significant legal implications. Here are some general points:
- Joint tenancy automatically transfers the property to the surviving owner upon death.
- Tenants in common means each owner has a distinct share, which can be transferred or inherited separately.
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After ex husband died
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In Ontario, if your ex-husband changed the property ownership from joint tenancy to tenants in common without informing you, it could affect your inheritance rights.
- You may need to review the property documents and your ex-husband's will.
- Consulting a lawyer could clarify your rights and next steps.
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Yes but ontario law says he was alound to make the change without telling ex wife
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In Ontario, it is possible to sever a joint tenancy without the other party's consent. However, the legal implications can be complex, especially after the death of one party.
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How can a laywer change it
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Because of the change and the ex husbands death they are forcing the sale of the full house to pay capital gains tax
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But the law says that the ex husband can make the change and never tell the other owner
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You're correct that in Ontario, an ex-husband can indeed sever a joint tenancy without notifying the other owner. However, the situation's complexity increases, particularly with the forced sale and capital gains tax implications. It's advisable to get a legal consultation to navigate this situation. Would you like more detailed guidance on finding a suitable lawyer?