text: my husband and i are thinking of buying a house together and i would like some opinions.? what i would like to know is since my husband is very sick, does it make more sense to buy the house just in my name?  he says that that would be fine.  what are the pro's and cons?  if i buy it in both names, would i have to wait before selling it if he should die and can our kids who are all grown and out say they are entitled to part of the house if i put it in both names? the house would still be yours regardless of if its only your name, or both names. the living spouse has right to any property before children unless otherwise stated by your husband. unless your state has some goofy rule, i would suspect this is the case. as stated earlier, the best way to avoid any problems, is to have your husband write a will.