Q: I am the PR and our probate is done but not closed. The house was sold & my attorney didn't have time to provide a deed
so the realtors office took care of it.
Now my attorney wants to charge me more for a deed to a small piece of vacant property left to my sister and I. I am giving my half of the property to my sister. Is the property now part of the estate?
Can I send a quick claim deed to the attorney that issues the property from the estate to my sister. Will that allow the attorney to close the probate? Then as PR of the estate can I sign the deed over to my sister so it can be registered in her name with the county. I would so appreciate any help you can provide. Thank you so very much.
A:
If you already have an attorney it would be inappropriate to answer here, however, since there is no such thing as a ‘quick claim deed’ it IS clear you need legal help to complete the probate.
If there is property in the estate it isn’t ‘done’. If you want a second opinion you will need to hire an attorney for that however nothing you’ve said implies the attorney you already have is wrong.
If you are unsure about something I’d suggest you start by discussing it with your attorney.
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