NSW Question on a joint owned property

[Michelle Elisabeth]

Hi , my ex and I have been separated for 7 yrs, it's complicated and I'm living in the house we both have our name on the mortgage, with our 4 kids , what happens if he passes away ? Do I lose the house ?

 

[Rod]

Whose name/s are on the title?

 

[Michelle Elisabeth]

Whose name/s are on the title?

His name and my name , he ran off 7 years ago with someone and never stayed in contact since ..

 

[Rod]

If you are listed as joint tenants and he dies, it is likely you you get 100% of the house and the mortgage to pay.

If you are tenants in common, his share goes to his estate.

 

[Michelle Elisabeth]

If you are listed as joint tenants and he dies, it is likely you you get 100% of the house and the mortgage to pay.

If you are tenants in common, his share goes to his estate.

Ok thank you , as far as I know he has no will or anything set up in place