QUESTION
Can I change the name on a deed while avoiding Probate
Asked on Feb 19th, 2015 on Estate Litigation - California
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I am living in a house that my father purchased a while back. He passed away two years ago, and the other siblings act as if they don't want the house or they abuse the house. I am paying all bill to maintain the house, and the other sibling is supposed to pay the property taxes, but I found out that they didn't pay nothing. I want to know, how can I get the house put in to my name, and have total control of the house??
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Assuming that your father did not have a will and was unmarried at the time of his death, the house would ultimately belong to you and your siblings equally. In order to actually take title to the property you will have to go through probate. The only way to get the property in your name alone would be to have your siblings sign away their interests. Given the fact that you have been paying for the home you may be able to get some offsets in your favor even if they will not agree to sign over their interests.
We can certainly help you to probate the property and/or negotiate a resolution with your siblings if you are interested.
Thanks,
Jon
Answered on Feb 19th, 2015 at 4:53 PM