The grantee(s) on a deed is the new owner of the property. The new owner has the right to the exclusive use and possession of the property; they could sell the property; they can leave the property to their beneficiary in their will. If they die whthout a will, the property will pass to their heirs at law under the state laws of intestacy when their estate is probated.
You need to consult with the attorney who handled the estate. The estate must be probated in order for legal title to real estate pass to the heir. The attorney can advise you about deed changes in your situation.You need to consult with the attorney who handled the estate. The estate must be probated in order for legal title to real estate pass to the heir. The attorney can advise you about deed changes in your situation.You need to consult with the attorney who handled the estate. The estate must be probated in order for legal title to real estate pass to the heir. The attorney can advise you about deed changes in your situation.You need to consult with the attorney who handled the estate. The estate must be probated in order for legal title to real estate pass to the heir. The attorney can advise you about deed changes in your situation.
You have asked an interesting question. If a person (A) was granted a life estate by deed and there was no remainder interests mentioned in that deed then the fee remains with the owner (B) who granted the life estate. When B dies the property will become part of their estate and will remain subject to the life estate.
There may be a life estate if the owner granted one to someone by deed or by their will.
Generally, in order for title to real estate to pass to the heirs or devisees the estate must be probated. If a person inherited an interest in real estate a quitclaim deed from them would convey their interest in the property IF the estate had been probated. If the estate was not probated then they are not a legal owner of the property and their deed would convey nothing.
No. Not as long as the decedent's estate was probated and you are the legal owner now. The deed doesn't need to be changed as long as the probate file shows the estate was properly probated. You do not need to have a new deed drafted and recorded although you can have one drafted by the attorney who handled the estate.If the estate was not probated then you are not the legal owner and you need to rectify that problem.No. Not as long as the decedent's estate was probated and you are the legal owner now. The deed doesn't need to be changed as long as the probate file shows the estate was properly probated. You do not need to have a new deed drafted and recorded although you can have one drafted by the attorney who handled the estate.If the estate was not probated then you are not the legal owner and you need to rectify that problem.No. Not as long as the decedent's estate was probated and you are the legal owner now. The deed doesn't need to be changed as long as the probate file shows the estate was properly probated. You do not need to have a new deed drafted and recorded although you can have one drafted by the attorney who handled the estate.If the estate was not probated then you are not the legal owner and you need to rectify that problem.No. Not as long as the decedent's estate was probated and you are the legal owner now. The deed doesn't need to be changed as long as the probate file shows the estate was properly probated. You do not need to have a new deed drafted and recorded although you can have one drafted by the attorney who handled the estate.If the estate was not probated then you are not the legal owner and you need to rectify that problem.
You need to determine the identity of the legal owner of the property and the entity that can execute a deed for that legal owner. You should consult with an attorney who specializes in real estate law.You need to determine the identity of the legal owner of the property and the entity that can execute a deed for that legal owner. You should consult with an attorney who specializes in real estate law.You need to determine the identity of the legal owner of the property and the entity that can execute a deed for that legal owner. You should consult with an attorney who specializes in real estate law.You need to determine the identity of the legal owner of the property and the entity that can execute a deed for that legal owner. You should consult with an attorney who specializes in real estate law.
Your grandfather's estate must be probated in order for legal title to pass to you. You should contact an attorney in your area who specializes in probate law who can review your situation and explain your rights and responsibilities.
A deed provides ownership rights to the property that is described on the deed as long as the land was owned by the grantor.
The only way for a life estate to be "undone" is for the life tenant to sign a deed releasing their rights in the property to the fee owners. The deed must be recorded in the land records. Otherwise, the life estate will not be extinguished until the death of the life tenant.The only way for a life estate to be "undone" is for the life tenant to sign a deed releasing their rights in the property to the fee owners. The deed must be recorded in the land records. Otherwise, the life estate will not be extinguished until the death of the life tenant.The only way for a life estate to be "undone" is for the life tenant to sign a deed releasing their rights in the property to the fee owners. The deed must be recorded in the land records. Otherwise, the life estate will not be extinguished until the death of the life tenant.The only way for a life estate to be "undone" is for the life tenant to sign a deed releasing their rights in the property to the fee owners. The deed must be recorded in the land records. Otherwise, the life estate will not be extinguished until the death of the life tenant.
Deed transfers allow one party to transfer real estate to another party. Deeds are the legal documents used to prove ownership of real estate. When a seller gives the real estate to the buyer, he uses a deed transfer to legally complete the deal.
If you are not on the deed you have no rights in the property. If you are not legally married and the owner dies you have no legal rights in the property.
A contract to purchase real estate gives the buyer no rights in the property except the right to purchase it. Title remains in the property owner until transferred by a deed of conveyance.