Q: House is in parents name, both have passed with father recently. Funds have been distributed only item is house
No will. Funds and life insurance has been distributed already with no issue. We have the deed. Is there a probate just for a house?
A: If the owner of record of the house has died, probate will be necessary in order to get title to the heir(s) or to sell the property.
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It will depend on who is named on the deed. If only your parents were named and there is no will, then you will need to probate this property. The reason you did not have an issue with the life insurance or other funds was that you or your family members were named as 'beneficiaries." These items passed without incident. However, if the names of the owners on title are only your deceased parents, you will need to open a probate action.
Hope this helps. David
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