QUESTION
what holds more ground a will or a deed?
Asked on Nov 08th, 2013 on Estate Litigation - Pennsylvania
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my mom passed and left her house to me in her will. my niece and nephew are listed on the deed along with me. her will only names me as sole heir. do they own any of the house?
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If the deed is joint tenants with right of survivorship, the property upon death passes to the surviving tenants. If the deed is tenants in common, the deceased tenants share goes into their estate. Have a local attorney review the will and deed for you.
Answered on Nov 08th, 2013 at 11:50 AM
William R. Pelger, Attorney Munhall, Pennsylvania 412-461-1900