Deeds
Hi,
After you are married, both you and your wife's name should be on your deed to your house and property.
If one of you should die after marriage, the State can take over your property, settle your estate, and decide what to do with it.
If both your names are not on the deed after marriage, BE SURE both of you have valid Last Will and Testaments, naming the other as the beneficiary of your property.
In that way, there is no question as to who inherits the property.
It is really better to have both names on the Deed; listed as "John and/or Mary or right of survivorship."
Best wishes,
fredg
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