Greensboro, AL asked in Real Estate Law and Probate for Alabama

Q: how to transfer deed into my name from dead parent

I am a only child . I have lived in my farther"s home for 9 years. My name is on the tax record and i pay all taxes. There was no will and no one else has clam to the house. I want to know what I need to do to get the name on the deed changed to mine.showing that I have ownership so I can get work done on the house through a Government grant that says i have to show myself as owner.

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Jack T. Carney
Jack T. Carney
Answered
  • Probate Lawyer
  • Birmingham, AL
  • Licensed in Alabama

A: I would recommend you contact a local probate or property attorney and ask about "heirship affidavits." Real property (land) vests in the heirs after two years. If you are the only heir, then you have legal ownership of the property, yet you need to have a way to show that ownership on the record. A new deed putting the property in your name with two affidavits from family friends (not relatives) swearing you are the only heir should vest you with good title. You would need to record those documents. Again, you probably need an attorney and one who simply handles real estate closings should be able to help you for a fairly reasonable cost (it would be far less than opening an estate administration). Property title is important for you and your heirs, so getting it done correctly is worth the cost. Good luck!

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