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Q: How can I go about to having my grandma house transfer to me when she has two daughters alive?

I took care of my grandma 4 years before she pass and also I am guardian and power of attorney of my aunt that is mental retard. My grandma left a house behind that my mother doesnt wanna have anything to do with the house and on my aunt condition she cant have anything with estate and money because shes receiving assist with the state.. They will stop again her help but I am interested for my family.. I am the one that maintenance the house and yard.. What can I do? A notary told me I can do. Quit Claim Deed.. I need help please

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Terry Lynn Garrett
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Terry Lynn Garrett
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  • Estate Planning Lawyer
  • Austin, TX
  • Licensed in Texas

A: A notary is not a lawyer and should not be giving legal advice. See a local probate attorney

Tammy L. Wincott
Tammy L. Wincott
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  • Estate Planning Lawyer
  • San Antonio, TX
  • Licensed in Texas

A: Unless the notary is a lawyer, I would not rely on their advice. Also, a quit claim deed is not usually a good idea.

Nina Whitehurst
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  • Estate Planning Lawyer
  • Crossville, TN

A: The house needs to go through probate to get out of your grandmother's name and into someone else's name. Whose name that is depends on whether or not she had a will. If she did not have a will, most likely your mother and aunt will inherit the house UNLESS they file disclaimers with the probate court, in which case it might go to you, but that might depend on what other living relatives your grandmother has. See a probate attorney.

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