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I have received the Release of Lien of Estate Tax. How do I now put my name on the Deed of the House my mom Willed to me.
Asked on Dec 01st, 2020 on Estate Planning - New York
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I have gone through the process of probate with a lawyer and now need to put my name on the Deed of the House I live in. I lived here with my elderly mother who passed away in January 2020 for over twenty years. What is the next step to getting the house in my name.
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If the home was willed to you and the court has appointed someone to administer the estate, ask the lawyer to prepare and record a Distribution Deed, sometimes called an Executor's Deed, from the estate to you.
Answered on Dec 02nd, 2020 at 8:41 AM
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