Transfer deed from deceased parents to son

In Alabama must I pay an attorney to probate a will to transfer property willed to me by deceased mother? How to I go about the process?

Hi Betty,

As far as I know, the attorney will charge fees for probating your deceased mother's will. You should contact an attorney and he will update you about the probate process.

Thanks,

Jerry

Hi my name is Diana and I live in New Jersey. I purchase my house 19 years ago with both my parents. My father passed on 2002 and my mother on 2010. The mortgage is under my name and my mother. I still live in the home and continue to pay the mortgage. I have one brother and two sister and spoke with them regarding the house. They informed me that this house belongs to me only because they did not purchase the home with us. I need to know who do I do now to change the deed to my name only.

Hi Diperez!

Welcome to forums!

If there is no will, then you can file an affidavit of heirship at the county recorder's office and get the property transferred in your name.

Feel free to ask if you've further queries.

Sussane

Hello! My mother's parents r both deceased but left 12 acres of land of which my mother has a mobile home on. No will was left, how do we go about getting 2 acres transferred in my name ( the granddaughter) so my husband and I can build a house an affidavit of heirship was filed about 10 yrs ago. All the land is still in my grandfather's name..Greatly appreciate your help!

Welcome Henderson,

If you are the only heir left, then you will have to file an affidavit of heirship in order to get the property transferred in your name. BTW, who filed the previous affidavit of heirship?

My mother has 5 siblings and the oldest filed the affidavit of heirship in 2003 with all the siblings name on it ( I have a copy) . We just had my mother's 2 acres surveyed 2 wks ago but the all the land is still in my deceased grandfather's name. We have the property deed, death certificate and affidavit of heirship thats been file at the county clerk. My mother is still living and wants to give me her 2 acres of the 12 acres. We're not sure what to do next. Thanks sooo much! We're trying to avoid getting a lawyer since everyone is in agreement..

Hi Henderson,

I can understand your situation. But as the name on the deed has not been changed, then you should get in touch with a real estate attorney and take his opinion in this regard.

What paperwork do we need to do this?

Hi Kathleen!

Welcome to the forums!

If there is no will, then the heirs will have to file an affidavit of heirship at the county recorder's office and get the property transferred in their names. However, if there is a will, then it needs to be probated.

Feel free to ask if you've further queries.

Sussane

I live in Texas. My husband and I have 2 acres we have paid Taxes on for 30 years, but only deed to one acre. His Mom still has the deed to the other and she wont sign it over to us, said she is going to give it to his brother. We HAVE to have 2 acres in order to get a permit for septic system or water well if we ever need...What can we do?

Hi Janie,

You can hardly do anything. As the property is in the name of the mother, she will have the rights to take the final decision.

Thanks