Full question:
I changed my name after my marriage in Vermont. Now, I wanna transfer one of my properties to my uncle’s son. The property was acquired before my marriage and name change. So obviously it is registered in my old name. I wanna know in which name shall I make the deal.
- Category: Marriage
- Subcategory: Marital Property
- Date:
- State: Vermont
Answer:
You should include both your current married name and the name under which the property was acquired in the transfer documents. The deed will need to be indexed by the town or county clerk under both names. This requirement is outlined in Vermont law (15 V.S.A. § 65), which states that when a married woman conveys real estate acquired under a different name, both names must be included. However, if the deed does not properly describe the grantor, it will not affect the grantee's title.
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