What do you have to do to sell a house you own jointly with someone who died

It depends on the nature of ownership.  If the deed reflects joint tenants with the right of survivorship, there is no action for you to take.  The title company will simply need a copy of the death certificate to prove you are now sole owner.  However, if it is owned as tenants in common, an estate must be opened and the estate will be the co seller. I trust this answers your questions, but do not hesitate to call or email on a free initial basis.     Matthew R. Nahrgang, Esquire 35 Evansburg Road, Ste 400 Collegeville, PA 19426 610 489-3041 o 610 489-3042 fax mnahrgang@verizon.net nahrganglaw.com