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    Default Water Rights Transfer

    I own a parcel of land, parcel A, a farm. Next door is parcel B, a residence, which i do not own. The deed to parcel B says "reserving the right in the water in the premises to X(My uncle) and his heirs and assigns". The water comes from a well on Parcel B. At one time my uncle owned parcel A, as well as several other abutting parcels. He used the water to benefit all the parcels.(This was a large farm.) The water right was not transferred to me when I purchased parcel A from my uncle's estate. Is it possible for my cousin, uncle's heir, to assign her interest in the water right to parcel B to me? We have been using the water without objection from parcel B since purchase (3 years), but I want to be sure I'm protected if they were to sell and a new owner was to deny me access to the water. Any input is appreciated, thanks.

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    Default Re: Water Right Transfer

    Why did you intentionally leave out your state?

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    Default Re: Water Right Transfer

    Sorry. My state is Connecticut.

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    Default Re: Water Right Transfer

    Q: The water right was not transferred to me when I purchased parcel A from my uncle's estate. Is it possible for my cousin, uncle's heir, to assign her interest in the water right to parcel B to me?

    A: You need to have a title search run on the land where the water is to find out who exactly can convey this. Then, after you get the title search, carry it to a local real-estate lawyer.

    This is not a DIY.

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