The House, Remarriage, and Long-Term Decisions
What about their share of a jointly owned vacation home or investment property?
Short answer
Their share passes per the will, trust, or intestate succession. If the property was community property, their share likely passes to you. If it was joint tenancy, the affidavit of survivorship handles it. If it was solely in their name, it goes…
What this usually means
Their share passes per the will, trust, or intestate succession. If the property was community property, their share likely passes to you. If it was joint tenancy, the affidavit of survivorship handles it. If it was solely in their name, it goes through the estate. Get the title situation clarified before taking any action on the property.
What to do next
- Start the PathAfter checklist for situation-aware first steps.
- Find California county phone numbers for coroner, vital records, and local offices.
- Open the First 72 Hours Call Log before making calls.
- Open the Documents to Find Checklist when you are ready for paperwork.