Husband dragging feet about doing a Will

[Armadilo]

We bought a home before we were married and put it in his name alone to receive the 'incentive rebate' from the government (I invested my whole savings into the down payment). 9 months later we were married and I'm worried that if something happens to him - without a Will in place - all of our assets will be divided between me and his daughter (and son - whom neither of us want to get anything when we die) - or worse yet - I lose everything because my name is not on the deed.

Will a 'Will' protect me from losing half of our property if he should die? We've talked about this and he wants everything left to me with the exception of a few personal items he wants to leave to his daughter - with no objections from me.

I already have a 'Will' and 'Power of Attorney' in case something should happen to me - but I don't have any children and he is listed as sole-beneficiary of all assets.

Are my concerns legit?
Michigan

 

[Zigner]

Your concerns seem to be legit, but from a legal standpoint, if he doesn't want to create a will, you can't force him to.

Google the intestate succession laws for your state, then come back if you have questions.

 

[Mass_Shyster]

I'm worried that if something happens to him ... I lose everything because my name is not on the deed.

You may be better off getting your name on the deed as a joint owner with right of survivorship. That way, if one of you dies, the other gains full ownership of the home without the need to go through probate.

 

[nextwife]

How about having him NOW put title into both of you, as jt tenants? Then a will will not be needed, as to this real estate.