Q: Parties of probate have agreed on terms. How do i dissolve,withdraw or finish probate with clear title
A:
Assuming this is a CA probate court proceeding, the way to finish the probate is to prepare a final report and accounting and submit it to the court for hearing. The point of the hearing is to see if anyone has any objections and if not then the Judge will sign an order to distribute the property. Once the order is signed, the Executor/administrator signs and executor's deed and records it with the county recorder to transfer legal title to the heirs mentioned in the order to distribute the property.
Even though all parties agree on terms, it is still up to the court to approve it partly because the legal claims period with respect to creditors have to be satisfied and the taxes have to be paid and depending upon the size of the estate a tax clearance letter may be needed.
Actually having clear title may involve obtaining a policy of title insurance as well.
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