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Title never changed into distributees' name...How do we finally get the title changed?
Asked on Apr 04th, 2016 on Wills and Probate - Pennsylvania
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My mother-in-law passed away 22 years ago. She owned property in PA. The executrix of the estate (a daughter) was instructed to have the title changed in to the distributees' (4 siblings) names since they had decided to keep it. The executrix has been paying the property taxes all these years, but the title is still in the mother's name. She has been told repeatedly to change the title, but has not done so. How do we go about finally having the title changed in to the distributees' name?
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If the property was specifically devised under the will and the will was probated, title has actually transferred and it's unnecessary to have a deed to that effect. A court decree approving a proposed distribution of the estate can also act to pass title without a deed. If those are absent, you can file a petition for a rule to show cause why the executrix shouldn't conclude the administration of the estate, including making complete distribution of the estate assets. Probably a call or letter from an attorney would get things moving along.
Answered on Apr 13th, 2016 at 12:54 PM