Posted on: 29th Apr, 2010 02:30 pm
My Mom passed away leaving a will and testament.
She owned 2 houses that were paid for. Her name is the only name on the deed. The will states the one of the properties will be left to me and the other to my brother.
Because the owner is deceased, can a quit claim be done?
Will the property taxes remain the same?
My brother and I are really confused and I know a lawyer can be real expensive.
She owned 2 houses that were paid for. Her name is the only name on the deed. The will states the one of the properties will be left to me and the other to my brother.
Because the owner is deceased, can a quit claim be done?
Will the property taxes remain the same?
My brother and I are really confused and I know a lawyer can be real expensive.
welcome aestrada,
as the owner is deceased, a quit claim deed cannot be signed. as your mother has left a will, it needs to be probated first. you can contact an attorney who will help you in this regard. after the probate is complete, the will needs to be recorded at the county recorder's office and then the property will be divided accordingly.
after there is a change in the property ownership, the taxes will be reassessed. depending upon the assessment value, you will have to pay the taxes.
as the owner is deceased, a quit claim deed cannot be signed. as your mother has left a will, it needs to be probated first. you can contact an attorney who will help you in this regard. after the probate is complete, the will needs to be recorded at the county recorder's office and then the property will be divided accordingly.
after there is a change in the property ownership, the taxes will be reassessed. depending upon the assessment value, you will have to pay the taxes.