confused!

[yasuko]

What is the name of your state? Hawaii. My husband has property in Oahu and has his name on both the mortgage and title. My name is not on any of them being it was purchased prior to getting married. We recently refinanced it after being married for 8 years. My name is not on any of the documents. My husband says I should not be concerned about it since we have a will. I say otherwise. Am I correct in saying that we should have my name on the title as well so it does not go into probate at the time of his untimely death?
Also, how much $$ will it cost if it does go into probate?
Aloha,
Yasuko

 

[Some Random Guy]

If the title is changed to joint ownership with rights of survivorship, then you can be assured that probate can be avioded for the property.

Call the county recorders office and ask them what it costs to change the title and what forms are necessary (and if there are notary requirements).

Then, the next time you fell like bringing it up to your husband, you can say, "Is it worth $20 to never have this agrument again?"