I just got married a year ago should I get name added to my husband’s living trust? He used the living trust to buy our home.
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I just got married a year ago should I get name added to my husband’s living trust? He used the living trust to buy our home.
Also should I get name added to
the deed of the house?
Asked on February 11, 2018 under Estate Planning, California
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
There is no legal obligation or requirement to add you to the trust or the home, but nonetheless you *should* be added--at least to the home. If your name is not on these things, you have much less protection or control over them.
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