Property Ownership
Under Kentucky law, a married person who wants to sell their sole-owned real property must:
AObtain their spouse's consent in all cases
BObtain their spouse's signature only if the spouse has a recorded interest
CObtain their spouse's signature to release any potential curtesy or dower rights✓ Correct
DFile an affidavit with the county clerk stating they are the sole owner
Explanation
Kentucky has dower and curtesy rights for spouses (KRS Chapter 392). A married person selling real property should obtain their spouse's signature to release any dower or curtesy interest, even if title is in one spouse's name alone.
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