How Do You Remove A Deceased Spouse From A Grant Deed?
Married couples have the legal right to survivorship in the event that one spouse dies. The surviving spouse may receive one-half of the couple’s community property without probate. According to Central DBA, a California-based legal publications company, the surviving spouse must file an Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant to remove the deceased spouse’s name from the Land Records at the County Recorder’s Office. Obtain a certified copy of the spouse’s death certificate and an Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant. The attending funeral home will provide the death certificate. Collect the necessary affidavit from the court house in the county where the community property is situated. If, for some reason, you cannot obtain a death certificate from the funeral home, you may apply for one through Vital Records, which you can access online and search for Vital Records offices in your state. (See Resources 1) Fill out all information listed on the Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant. Since your
