How to do it your self: Change name on Title for a house?

Question

Mother died left no Will, want to change name on Title with out a lawer.

Answer 1

If a person dies without a will, the closest living relative must file for Letters of Administration whereby they are appointed the Administrator/Administratrix of the deceased's estate.  I do not believe you can make any changes unless it was a jointly held property whereby the death of one party would result in automatic transfer of title.   It would be better to have a lawyer involved.

Answer 2

Impossible, without a will you will definitely need a real estate attorney that specializes in probates. I would start with an attorney in the county where the property sits. He will direct you accordingly. When interviewing for professional advice, make sure you are not only comfortable with the attorney but his/her office staff. This will make your journey much easier.

Answer 3

Get real and go to an attorney that handles such matters.  The deed is recorded in the county and state where you live and you can't change any thing on it without permission from the courts.

Answer 4

If your mother is the only one on the title and she is no longer alive and you aren't the executor of her will and she didn't leave you a trust, then you are going to need a lawyer to change the title. There's no other way to do it.

Answer 5

bummer! House goes into probate.