Wisconsin Real Estate License Property Ownership and Transfer Questions and Answers

Question 1

Two unmarried individuals, Alex and Ben, purchase a cabin together in Wisconsin.
The deed does not specify the form of co-ownership.
Alex contributes 60% of the purchase price and Ben contributes 40%.
If Alex dies, what happens to his ownership interest in the property?

Accepted Answer

It passes to Alex's heirs or beneficiaries as designated in his will.

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It automatically transfers to Ben in its entirety.

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The state of Wisconsin becomes the owner of Alex's share.

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It is divided equally between Ben and Alex's closest living relative.

Question 2

A married couple has owned a home in Wisconsin for 10 years, which is classified as survivorship marital property. One spouse individually decides to sell the property to a third party. Which of the following is true regarding the conveyance?

Accepted Answer

The conveyance is valid only if the other spouse also signs the deed.

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The conveyance is valid, but the non-signing spouse is entitled to half the proceeds.

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The conveyance is automatically valid as long as the selling spouse's name is on the title.

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The conveyance can be voided by the third-party buyer but not by the non-signing spouse.

Question 3

Which of the following is a requirement for a person to gain legal ownership of a property through adverse possession in Wisconsin under the general statutory period?

Accepted Answer

Continuous, open, and hostile possession for 20 years.

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Payment of property taxes for at least 7 years.

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Possession under a document that appears to be a valid deed (color of title).

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Permission from the true owner to occupy the property.

Question 4

A Wisconsin resident passes away, leaving a small estate consisting of a car, a bank account, and some personal belongings, with a total value of $45,000. The decedent had a simple will naming their child as the sole heir. What is the most likely method the heir will use to transfer this property?

Accepted Answer

Using a Transfer by Affidavit.

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A full probate court proceeding to validate the will.

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Filing a lawsuit to quiet title on the assets.

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Executing a new deed for the car and bank account.

Question 5

To ensure a deed is valid and can be recorded in Wisconsin, which of the following must be included on the document?

Accepted Answer

A full legal description of the property.

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The purchase price of the property.

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The signature of the grantee (buyer).

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The age and marital status of the grantor.

Question 6

Three friends own a recreational property in Wisconsin as joint tenants with the right of survivorship. One of the friends sells their interest to an outside party. What is the new form of ownership?

Accepted Answer

The original two friends remain joint tenants with each other, and the new owner is a tenant in common with them.

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The three owners are now tenants in common.

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The sale is void because all joint tenants must agree to sell.

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The new owner becomes a joint tenant with the remaining two original owners.

Two unmarried individuals, Alex and Ben, purchase a cabin together in Wisconsin.The deed does not specify the form of co-ownership.Alex contributes 60% of the purchase price and Ben contributes 40%.If Alex dies, what happens to his ownership interest in the property?

Two unmarried individuals, Alex and Ben, purchase a cabin together in Wisconsin.
The deed does not specify the form of co-ownership.
Alex contributes 60% of the purchase price and Ben contributes 40%.
If Alex dies, what happens to his ownership interest in the property?