Q: My husband passed away in June. Both of our names are on the deed to our home and I am the sole heir.
If I decide to sell do I need to update the deed first to just list my name? There is no mortgage.
A:
Without seeing the deed, my suspicion is that the property passed automatically to you upon his passing. If you want to you can update the deed, however, it is not necessary.
Additionally I advise you to fully probate your late husband's will or if he didn't have one go through the intestacy process. This will also clear up any issues that may come up in the future.
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