Add Daughter To Land Deed

[livram]

My wife and I are are near 70. Presently the land/house where we live is solely in my wife's name. I doubt that she has made a will. Our daughter who is 23 and lives with us and has given us no trouble at all. I want to try to insure that my daughter inherits the land/house without any legal squabbles.

I asked my wife last year to sign over the deeds to my daughter but she was adamant in her refusal. She was afraid of my daughter falling in love with a bad dude and kicking her out.

But if I can convince my wife to ADD my daughter to the land deed will my daughter inherit the house/land without having to worry legal claims and court battles in the event of my wife's death?

My wife has her own money and land they she obtained during our marriage but I don't care about any of it. To add to my worries my wife is a COMPULSIVE gambler and liar. She has a 53 year old son from a first marriage who spends his days getting drunk, doing dope and planning the next home robbery.

This month I had a medical emergency that was a close call and made me realize that I need to resolve this situation.

[blackcab]

Your daughter can't be added to the deed. The land has to be transferred to her and the taxes and fees paid.

If your wife dies after you and she is intestate then the house will be split between her son and daughter.

I would suggest you press the matter further if you don't want her son to inherit half the house.

[livram]

Does that mean even if taxes and fees were paid a new title cannot be issued in my wife's and daughters name?

[blackcab]

Originally I thought not - however I urge you to contact your land office and ask.

Condos can be registered in joint names, so there is a possibility that you may be able to do this. Please let us know the outcome. Perhaps your daughter could hello you?

The easiest way round this would be for your wife to write a will leaving the house to your daughter. Problem solved.

PS While you are at the land office you could get a copy of the chanote for a small fee. This will let your see if your wife has any loans against the property...