If parent leaves a home to children, and 1 wants to buy the other’s half, do the spouses of the children have to sign the agreement?
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If parent leaves a home to children, and 1 wants to buy the other’s half, do the spouses of the children have to sign the agreement?
Asked on September 16, 2012 under Real Estate Law, North Carolina
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Do you mean the contract of sale? It really depends here. Technically this is an inherited property and so separate proeprty. But how are you buying the other half and by that I mean, is it with marital money? I would speak with an attorney about the particulars here. Good luck.
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