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Every owner or occupant of a homestead as established herein may voluntarily sell, mortgage, or otherwise dispose of or encumber the same; provided the instrument of writing conveying, mortgaging, disposing of or encumbering such homestead shall contain in substance the following words: “Hereby releasing and waiving all rights under and by virtue of the homestead exemption laws of this state”, and shall be freely and voluntarily signed and acknowledged by the owner and the spouse of the owner of said homestead. The foregoing provisions shall not be applicable to nor shall compliance therewith be required for full legal effectiveness of any conveyance of property directly from husband to wife.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Wyoming Statutes Title 34. Property, Conveyances and Security Transactions § 34-2-121. Conveyance and encumbrance of homesteads void unless spouse joins; exception - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/wy/title-34-property-conveyances-and-security-transactions/wy-st-sect-34-2-121/
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