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Do I need a probate lawyer to transfer the deed of the house my mother left us?
Asked on Aug 19th, 2021 on Wills and Probate - Oregon
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My mother passed away earlier this summer without a will. All of her accounts have both my sister and myself as beneficiaries, so that has all been pretty straightforward. But how do I transfer the deed of the house into our names as we are her direct heirs?
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Assuming the home is in your mother's name only, if the value of the home is $200,000 or more, a full probate will be needed to properly transfer or sell the home. If the home value is under $200,000, you may be able to file a Small Estate Affidavit with the Court and transfer the home through that process. Eitherway, I recommend contacting a probate attorney to discuss further.
Answered on Aug 23rd, 2021 at 10:35 AM