To Deed or Not to Deed, That Is The Question . . .

If you want to leave the house to your spouse, be sure to have a joint tenancy (If you aren’t already using a Trust)

Most homes are owned by joint tenants as it is, but if your deed was not recorded properly there can be doubts about what comes next if you pass away. If you have a joint tenancy, you don’t need to worry about that happening. Just be sure to check your home’s deed with the County Recorder. If it is not how you need it, contact a good Utah Real Estate Attorney to draft the proper deed to accomplish what you want. Most couples want to leave the house to each other, so they need to make sure the deed is recorded correctly. If that is not the case, you have many options. A Utah Real Estate and Estate Planning Attorney can help you plan for every contingency.

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