Elizabeth, IN asked in Estate Planning, Family Law and Real Estate Law for Indiana

Q: I need advice on a quit claim deed.

I need advice on a quit claim deed. I am wanting to file the deed so my son is the deed holder. My mortgage and the current deed is in both my wife's and my name. My wife moved out of state 4 years ago and has not paid or contributed anything whatsoever to our home or property. Our son and his family lives with me at our home and takes care of the property and maintenance of the home and helps pay mortgage and other bills. Her oldest son from a previous marriage is filing for guardianship and conservator over her now and I need to have something in writing to make sure if he can not take my home from me or from my son if something was to happen to me.

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