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    Jul 1, 2008, 03:39 PM
    Who owns the house
    A married couple buys a house together and only his name is on the records and he dies or they divorce will she get half of the house
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    Jul 1, 2008, 03:44 PM
    Did this person have a will? Or is the wife the power of attorney for the husband? It may depend upon those factors. If the man has a will and wills the estate or certain items to someone, then the items should go to whomever is stated in the will to receive them upon death.

    Now if it's a divorce... idk...
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    Jul 1, 2008, 05:02 PM
    If they divorce, the divorce court will decide who owns it, also what state they live in can make a difference ( community property states,) also was home bought after they were married.

    At the death, if there is no will, wife does have some rights to inherit ( are there kids? ) if there is a will, that can effect who gets it.
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