Q: how to change a name on the deed my grandpa diddt leave a will or a trusted on the property
A: Without a will or trust, the property goes to your grandfather's "estate", which means it is divided among his lawful heirs. If you are the only heir (for example, no wife, or living children and you are the only grandchild), then it goes to you. In order to have it pass legally, if the entire estate is worth more than $150,000, it will have to go through probate. Probate requires a court proceeding. Any probate attorney can help you with this.
William Earl Winfield agrees with this answer
A: You will need to open a probate case to transfer the property.
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