4 Ways To Remove A Deceased Person From A Deed

when a property owner dies, removing her name from the deed can be a complicated and confusing procedure. however, it is necessary to keep a clear title to the property. what you actually need to do is transfer title to the new legal owner. the value of the property, how it is titled, who has inherited it, and whether the decedent had a will or not will determine the procedure. the process is completely dependent on your local recording office. you may be able to avoid paying an attorney by following some simple steps, but make sure you look online at your specific recorder's office to find information about the specific process and any fees that will be charged in your area

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:56 Method 1: Determining the Type of Deed
04:28 Method 2: Removing the Deceased from a Sole Ownership Deed
07:02 Method 3: Removing the Deceased without Probate
09:24 Method 4: Obtaining a New Deed

Key items in the Video:
Method 1: Determining the Type of Deed
- 1. Obtain a copy of the deed to determine how the property is titled.
- 2. Recognize that sole ownership could be problematic.
- 3. Look for joint tenancy.
- 4. Differentiate between joint tenancy and tenancy in common.
- 5. Understand tenancy by entirety.
Method 2: Removing the Deceased from a Sole Ownership Deed
- 1. Determine who the new legal owner of the property should be.
- 2. Remove the deceased owner's name from the property through probate.
- 3. Wait for the title to be clear.
Method 3: Removing the Deceased without Probate
- 1. Determine the appropriate owner of the property.
- 2. Obtain a death certificate.
- 3. Write or fill out an affidavit of ownership.
Method 4: Obtaining a New Deed
- 1. Obtain a new deed.
- 2. Go to the courthouse.
- 3. Mail or fax your deed request.
- 4. Look online.
- 5. Use a title company.
- 6. Use an attorney.


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