<prompt> Human: What do most married couples do in this situation? I owned my home prior to getting married, but now that were married should I be adding my wife to the title? On the one hand she is my life partner and I want us to be equal in all things; but on the other if I were to add her to the title Id basically be giving away hundreds of thousands of dollars.  <response>: The thing you want to consider is that if her name is not on it, and you pass away, what happens? It is much easier if shes on the deed.If she does not have right of survivorship, then the house goes through probate. If you dont have a will, the the state rules are followed. That may mean she gets half the house, and another heir gets the other half.I dont know which option is better for you, but the other commenters were saying there is no reason to add her, and thats not true.It is a wiser financial move for you not to add her.It is a wiser estate planning move for you to add her.Its much better for her, to be on the deed.Is the house completely paid off? If so, if be less inclined to add her to the deed. Do get a will in place though. 