Q: My husband and I owned property in Oklahoma joint tenant right of survivorship. Did I become sole owner up on his death
Will a deed from me convey clear title?
A:
Sorry for your loss.
Yes. You are now the sole owner. However, it is important for you to complete and file an affidavit of surviving joint tenant with a certified copy of your husband's death certificate. It is a one page form and requires specific information about the original deed to you and your husband.
You might want make a plan so that your children or others can receive the property without the need of probate. A Transfer on Death Deed is one way. Here is a video: https://youtu.be/wCV7OOwDuu0
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