Posted on: 06th Feb, 2009 09:24 am
My father died a little over a year ago. He and my mother owned a summer house together. In his will, it stated that I inherited the house. I would think that my mother is still 1/2 owner. In any case, how do I get my name on the deed either as a joint tennent or as sole owner?
Dave
Dave
Hi Dave,
If you and your parents were living as joint tenants, the property,after your father's death, will pass onto you and your mother automatically. If you want to be the sole owner, you can get a quitclaim deed signed by your mother, transferring her share of interest in the property to you. She an also retain for herself a life estate which will allow her to stay at the property till her death, after which it will pass onto you, the sole owner of the property.
If you and your parents were living as joint tenants, the property,after your father's death, will pass onto you and your mother automatically. If you want to be the sole owner, you can get a quitclaim deed signed by your mother, transferring her share of interest in the property to you. She an also retain for herself a life estate which will allow her to stay at the property till her death, after which it will pass onto you, the sole owner of the property.
My dad die 7 years ago now mom has passed do i have change the name on the deed to their house to sell it I have a tax numbes from my state Can i just sell it FROM THE ESTATE OF
Hi ken,
From what you have mentioned, it seems that the house is still in your deceased parents' name and your name isn't included in the title. Well, in such a scenario, if you want to sell the house you first need to change the title to your name. If your parents have left a will, the property will go through probate and if there's no will, you need to file an Affidavit of Heirship with a probate court so the title is changed in your name.
From what you have mentioned, it seems that the house is still in your deceased parents' name and your name isn't included in the title. Well, in such a scenario, if you want to sell the house you first need to change the title to your name. If your parents have left a will, the property will go through probate and if there's no will, you need to file an Affidavit of Heirship with a probate court so the title is changed in your name.
My mom passed away in 2007. i went to court in 2008 to become executor of her estate. she left her home to me which i still continue to make payments on, but still under her name. how do i change the name on the deed from hers to mine, so that i may make the payments under my name?
Welcome fairyangelz,
If your mother has left a will, then you will have to probate the will. Once the will is probated, you will have to record it at the county recorder's office and get the property transferred in your name. If there is no will, then you can file an affidavit of heirship at the county recorder's office to get the property transferred in your name.
If your mother has left a will, then you will have to probate the will. Once the will is probated, you will have to record it at the county recorder's office and get the property transferred in your name. If there is no will, then you can file an affidavit of heirship at the county recorder's office to get the property transferred in your name.