Buffalo, NY asked in Real Estate Law for New York

Q: I am looking at putting someone on the deed to my house, I do not have a mortgage . I also need to update my will.

I Am looking for information on putting someone on my house, and updating my will. I realize they are separate issues but would like to take care of at the same time. I am in Erie County NY

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Michael David Siegel
Michael David Siegel
Answered
  • New York, NY
  • Licensed in New York

A: The two have nothing to do with each other. The deed and will are separate. A deed is permanent. There is no way to revoke the transfer later. However, there are structures like a trust you can use to accomplish what I think you want to accomplish.

Vincent Gallo
Vincent Gallo
Answered
  • Staten Island, NY
  • Licensed in New York

A: The fact that you’re saying that you’re looking for a way out of it before you went into it tells you that perhaps you shouldn’t be going into it

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