Cookeville, TN asked in Estate Planning for Tennessee

Q: My uncle is refusing to sign quit quit deed, for his sisters home that was left to me in her will. What can I do?

Her entire estate was left to me in her will. My uncle (her brother) wasn’t named at all in will. The title company helping with the closing of the home sale is insisting that even thou he isn’t listed on deed or will that he needs to sign this form.

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A: First check the register of Deeds to see if the Uncle is on the Deed. If not, take the will to a Lawyer and file a petition to probate the estate. The attorney will guide you through the process.

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