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who owns the house

Asked on Nov 20th, 2013 on Estate Litigation - Pennsylvania
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I co-owned a house in which my ex-husband resided. He died with my name still on the deed. Who owns that house now, me or his heirs?
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Criminal Law Attorney serving Munhall, PA
Partner at Pelger Law
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If you were married to him at the time you were put on the deed, it is presumed to be property held by the entireties and passes to the survivor, upon death of one owner. I would take the deed to a local lawyer to review it. 
Answered on Nov 21st, 2013 at 9:36 AM

William R. Pelger, Attorney Munhall, Pennsylvania 412-461-1900

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