I would like to put my wife’s name on my house.

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I would like to put my wife’s name on my house.

In 2013 my mother passed away. I acquired her house through a BARGAIN AND SALE DEED. I would like to put my wife’s name on the house. I have no idea how to go about this. There is no mortgage on the house.

Asked on August 26, 2018 under Real Estate Law, Oregon

Answers:

M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 6 years ago | Contributor

So all you would need to do is to have a new deed prepared that conveys the property from you alon to you and your wife then record the deed and pay the required fees asociated with transfer and recording.  I would consult with an attorney on this a well as how the transfer effects the property.  It is now considered separate property but it will then becomes jointly owned property.  Good luck.


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