Posted on: 29th Oct, 2008 11:39 am
My mother died 2 years ago and my stepfather has had her name taken off the house papers -was this necessary? My mother wishes were that the house go to my stepdad and brother equally. Don't know if anything is in writting. Since he (stepdad) is currently the only one on the house papers in the event if he dies (God forbid) what would happen since no other person is on the papers? I am concerned that my stepdads far lost relatives may have an opportunity to this property? I would like my stepdad to quickclaim a deed to my brother. Is this smart?
Welcome Aranaverde.
I think the far lost relatives wouldn't be able to claim the house as because there's no Will prepared by your stepdad. However, it's a smart idea to add your brother on the deed.
A quitclaim transfer can be done between your stepdad and brother to add the latter to the title. But to get the entire property after your stepdad's death, a Will or a transfer-on-death deed can be drafted.
Thanks.
I think the far lost relatives wouldn't be able to claim the house as because there's no Will prepared by your stepdad. However, it's a smart idea to add your brother on the deed.
A quitclaim transfer can be done between your stepdad and brother to add the latter to the title. But to get the entire property after your stepdad's death, a Will or a transfer-on-death deed can be drafted.
Thanks.
Hi aranaverde!
I want to add a few things to what "helping user" has said. A Will or a transfer-on-death deed can be drafted which is a good option. But I think, you can also go for an Affidavit of Heirship after your step-father's death in order to inherit the property.
Thanks.
I want to add a few things to what "helping user" has said. A Will or a transfer-on-death deed can be drafted which is a good option. But I think, you can also go for an Affidavit of Heirship after your step-father's death in order to inherit the property.
Thanks.