Can you be separated and live in the same house in PA?
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Can you be separated and live in the same house in PA?
In Pennsylvania, when a couple separates it does not have to be a physical separation. In fact, spouses can be separated while still living in the same house, possibly even in the same bedroom. The key factor to consider is when did the spouses stop behaving like a married couple.
Does my wife get everything if I die?
When one spouse dies, the surviving spouse automatically receives complete ownership of the property. This distribution cannot be changed by Will. Because the surviving spouse becomes the outright owner of the property, he or she will need a Will to direct its disposition at his or her subsequent death.
Does wife get house if husband dies?
This means that if your partner dies the property will automatically pass to you. You can then make a will which leaves the home to his or her children when you die. Your name can be added to the certificate of title to the property as a tenant in common.
