CG1340, the bill of sale, shows how the vessel will be owned. One of the
check boxes is Joint Tenancy with right of survivorship. I don't know how
you would do this retroactively though... why not call the NVDC and ask at:
800-799-8362.

Keith
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From: "Jim Fidler" fidlerjim@earthlink.net

Jim,

That kind of comes under the heading of estate planning.  You might want to
investigate the tax ramifications of making such a move.  Otherwise, it is a
simple procedure with the USCG Documentation office.

Good luck,

Bob Lowe

use their boat.  The boat was documented and both of their names were
shown on the certificate.  But still she had to go to court to get the
registration changed so that she is now the legal owner of the boat.

She was told that it should have been documented "Joint Tenancy
with Right of Survivorship" to avoid the court.

Our boat has only my name on the certificate and I would like to
consider changing the documentation so that no legal work would
be required in case of my death or my wife's.  Is this easy to do
and can anyone tell me how?  Are there any disadvantages?
Jim Fidler  "Fiddlesticks"<<<<

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Consider establishing a corporation and transferring the boat into the
corporate name, where you and your spouse each own shares of stock in the
corporation.  The stock then becomes part of the estate upon the death of
either of you.  If you keep good books and records of the corporation, this
may also provide you an additional measure of liability protection in the
event someone is injured or killed on your boat or as a result of your
boating actions.  Check with an attorney, however!

Ray B.