does a will hold morevimportance then a deed?

I think your question is one of priority.  Which will dictate the disposition of real estate, the will or the deed.  if the deed is titled in the name of two or more persons with rights of survivorship, the deed will dictate the disposition of the decedent's interest in the property regardless of the contents of the will.  if the deed is titled to one person or if in the case of multiple owners the deed is silent on survivorship rights, then the will dictates disposition of the property at the time of the decedent's passing.  Best bet -- have an attorney review the deed to give you a specific opinion.