Posted on: 19th Feb, 2008 10:30 am
My uncle passed in 1994. He had a will leaving everything to me but I cannot find a copy of the will. He had a house that I have been taking care of. I would like to put the house in my name. I was told I could use a quit claim form to make that change. Is that correct?
you cannot transfer ownership of something you do now own to yourself. it behooves you to find that will or some other document that would tie your uncle's wishes to you.
what has been going on since 1994 that prevented you or anyone else in the family from attending to the legal matters of his estate - to include this house? that is the first thing you need to iron out here.
what has been going on since 1994 that prevented you or anyone else in the family from attending to the legal matters of his estate - to include this house? that is the first thing you need to iron out here.
Hi Riley,
Welcome to the forum.
I agree with George that you cannot transfer the ownership to yourself by using a quitclaim deed as you are not the owner of the property? Only an owner can quitclaim his property.
Now I think you should contact with an attorney ASAP and go for a title search.
Feel free to ask if you have any further questions.
Thanks,
Larry
Welcome to the forum.
I agree with George that you cannot transfer the ownership to yourself by using a quitclaim deed as you are not the owner of the property? Only an owner can quitclaim his property.
Now I think you should contact with an attorney ASAP and go for a title search.
Feel free to ask if you have any further questions.
Thanks,
Larry
Hi Riley,
If possible contact your uncle's attorney. You may even give an ad in the newspaper regarding his identity. He'll be able to provide you with a copy of the Will. Now, if that is not possible and if there aren't any other heirs as per your knowledge, then you can file an affidavit of heirship and transfer the property in your name.
Refer to a previous discussion on How to get property if there's no Will .
If possible contact your uncle's attorney. You may even give an ad in the newspaper regarding his identity. He'll be able to provide you with a copy of the Will. Now, if that is not possible and if there aren't any other heirs as per your knowledge, then you can file an affidavit of heirship and transfer the property in your name.
Refer to a previous discussion on How to get property if there's no Will .
You cannot execute a quitclaim deed since the grantor is deceased and cannot sign it. You will need to contact a local probate attorney to go to court and get the title corrected. Typically, one can file an "affidavit of heirship" with the court to get the title corrected.
We had a house in my husbands name hurricane blew house away so we got a trailer in both our namesBut the the property part is still in my deceased husbands name We had no estate &there is no will
Hi Guest!
Welcome to forums!
I will suggest you to get in touch with a real estate attorney and take his opinion in this regard. The attorney will be able to help you in sorting out the matter.
Feel free to ask if you've further queries.
Sussane
Welcome to forums!
I will suggest you to get in touch with a real estate attorney and take his opinion in this regard. The attorney will be able to help you in sorting out the matter.
Feel free to ask if you've further queries.
Sussane
I am looking at a property that from what I understand has been vacant for years. The legal owner is deceased and the family is no where around. I tried to get it from the city but since it is still in the deceased man's name they can't release it. Is there a way to get this property transfered to my name.
Hi Brian!
Welcome to forums!
Unless you can contact the heirs, it will be difficult to get the property transferred in your name. However, you can contact a real estate attorney and take his opinion in this regard.
Feel free to ask if you've further queries.
Sussane
Welcome to forums!
Unless you can contact the heirs, it will be difficult to get the property transferred in your name. However, you can contact a real estate attorney and take his opinion in this regard.
Feel free to ask if you've further queries.
Sussane
how do i transfer title of mobile home that was sold in name of deceased person who had no estate and i was the power of attorney. deceased person had no assets at time of death only mobile home which is not considered an asset and has a title like a motor vehicle
Hi marysue!
Welcome to forums!
You should get in touch with a real estate attorney and he will guide you further in this regard. He will able to let you know how you can transfer the property.
Feel free to ask if you've further queries.
Sussane
Welcome to forums!
You should get in touch with a real estate attorney and he will guide you further in this regard. He will able to let you know how you can transfer the property.
Feel free to ask if you've further queries.
Sussane