Sacramento, CA asked in Family Law and Real Estate Law for California

Q: My significant other of 25+ years was killed in a hit and run 3 yrs ago. Basically 20 years ago we bought a house to

together but because I am a truck driver to close escrow she put the house in her name as an unmarried woman. When she was killed she was still married to her ex-husband so she can collect SSI, I've been making the mortgage since the day we bought it. I have a letter signed by both of us when we bought the house showing the seller selling it to both of us, but I was never put on the deed, just never got around to it. When she passed my granddaughter took care of paperwork for me, but never told mortgage company she died so I can continue to stay in my home. I need to put the house in my name. whats re my options. I found a paper in her papers that shows she added with a pen my name to the deed but the we checked it was never filed with the county. I don't want to loose my home, and how do I keep it when it goes into probate? Please help. Thank you.

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Louis George Fazzi
Louis George Fazzi
Answered
  • Jess Ranch, CA
  • Licensed in California

A: You need to consult a good probate lawyer. This is not the place to get the specific kind of help you need.

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