If a small estate affidavit has been approved, how does one get property deeds/titles changed over?
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If a small estate affidavit has been approved, how does one get property deeds/titles changed over?
Asked on June 15, 2015 under Estate Planning, Texas
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 9 years ago | Contributor
I am so sorry for your loss. Titel to the property can be transferred via the Small Estate affidavit once it is approved and filed. It can serve as a deed if it is properly recorded. Please ask a lawyer to help you if that request was not made in the affidavit. Good luck.
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 9 years ago | Contributor
I am so sorry for your loss. Titel to the property can be transferred via the Small Estate affidavit once it is approved and filed. It can serve as a deed if it is properly recorded. Please ask a lawyer to help you if that request was not made in the affidavit. Good luck.
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