Columbus, OH asked in Estate Planning and Real Estate Law for Kentucky

Q: My husband and I had a trust made in2001 and then bought property in ky in2002. The trust wasn't recorded and now my hus

My husband and I had a trust made in 2001 and bought property in ky in 2002. The trust wasn't recorded but the deed states Robert and rose husband and wife now in2019 he passed away with both our wills states the other receives all property. Now I'm trying to sell it and atty states that I can't cause he can't get a clear title. Something about survisorshilp that are trust has in it. What do I have to do to get this fixed?

1 Lawyer Answer
Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
Answered
  • Estate Planning Lawyer
  • Louisville, KY
  • Licensed in Kentucky

A: Have a real estate attorney review everything and he can tell you how to clear the title.

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