How Do You Transfer A Property Deed From A Deceased Relative?
The death of a loved one is seldom an easy time, and transferring property may not be the first thing on your to-do list. However, at some point it will be necessary to transfer the title from the deceased person to yourself or someone else. Until the property is legally transferred, banks will not make loans against the property. If you have the proper paperwork (the will and the death certificate is all that is necessary in most cases), then the transfer of title is not terribly difficult, although certain fees will be involved. Contact the lawyer handing the estate and present him with a copy of the will, a copy of the death certificate and a copy of any loan documents; ask the attorney to handle the paperwork necessary to transfer the title of the property into your name. Check ahead of time on the fees involved, as they can be substantial. Contact a title company if you do not wish to involve lawyers, and provide the title company with the paperwork it needs to transfer the title
