QUESTION
How can me and my brother handle a quit claim deed.
Asked on Jun 01st, 2021 on Wills and Probate - North Carolina
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Our mother's wishes are for me to get the property and my brother get the money when she passes. This came quicker than she thought. She was going to transfer the property to me but her sickness came to quick. She did not get a will made. My brother is power of attorney so can he transfer this before she dies?
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A quit claim deed does not pass title. A power of attorney expires with the person. Based on your description, someone should hire a local probate attorney to help them file an application for determination of heirship and appointment of an administrator of the estate. After paying your mother's debts, that person (probably you or your brother) can distribute the remainder. It may be that the house and the money are of equal value after all is said and done.
Answered on Jun 02nd, 2021 at 5:22 AM
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