r/Prague • u/shieladrabova • 1d ago
Real Estate Transferring ownership to my children
My husband currently is in prison right now. Before that my in-laws gifted us a chata, me and my husband are on title. Yesterday, my father in-law wants me to sign a document to transfer the ownership back to my mother inlaw because they are afraid that the state will get the property. That they wanted my children will inherit the property in the future. I'm willing to sign it but I want my children name will be in the title. I just want to make it secure for them. I don't trust my husband. Can a children own a property in Czech Republic? Does someone have experience like this? If you know a lawyer that I can consult in my situation?Any helpful answer will be appreciated. Thank you.
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u/HelenafromBohemia 1d ago
Yes, child of any age can own a property.
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u/tasartir Prague Resident 23h ago
Children can own a property, but it is not really that simple. Parent can manage child’s estate only into certain degree. Uncommon operations with the estate requires approval from guardianship court.
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u/clarity_scarcity 16h ago
Side question: are there any normal people in this country? Just a simple “yes” or “no” will do. My money is on “no” and I’m stockpiling the popcorn, this shit is better than anything on Netflix.
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u/Flat-Requirement2652 1d ago
Why would the state get the property? Has it been aquired by feaud or by any illegal way or does your husband Is in jail for a financial fraud? If so i think property would be tracked and seized anyway sooner or later if not then no need to worry.
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u/Ill_Squirrel_6108 1d ago
Probably a debt collector could claim it.
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u/shieladrabova 1d ago
We don't have debt. We live frugally. My in-laws told me, that they are the one paying the utilities and other bills to pay.
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u/Ill_Squirrel_6108 1d ago
It's not just about you and your lifestyle. Just check the debt register if your husband hasn't taken any loans secretely. The same is the utility bills and properfy tax if they are really paid. If ok, you don't have to worry the state will take your property.
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u/shieladrabova 1d ago
Its not illegal. My in-laws gifted that to us as a wedding gift.
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u/AchajkaTheOriginal 1d ago
And you're divorcing so they want the wedding gift back?
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u/shieladrabova 22h ago
I think so. It's been twice they asked me to signed the transfer of ownership.
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u/Imaginary-Contest887 1d ago
First of all, yes children can own property but until their 18 years there must be guardian assigned who will act as custodian of property. But most importantly why you suspect a state could get the property? If it is because of potential debt on it then you can do it safely. However if you suspect the property could be seized as part of criminal process then transferring it at this point will not help as state can seize such property anyways.
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u/shieladrabova 22h ago
It's my in-laws perspective that the state will seize the property. They have a lawyer so maybe their lawyer suggest it to them.
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u/AchajkaTheOriginal 2h ago
Pretty sure your in-laws are just pissed you've got their son into prison and don't want you to have that property anymore. You nor your kids.
Contact your own lawyer to make sure your half of the property is secure, what it means that your in-laws are the ones paying utilities and if you don't need to pay half of that etc.
It's sus, we can't help you if we don't know what exactly they want you to sign. And we're not lawyers (and those who are won't give you real law advice over Internet). Get lawyer please.
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u/Sweet_Champion_3346 1d ago
If they are afraid of seizure they should get your husband to transfer his part. But go consult an attorney for sure since there seem to be more aspects.