If I have property that was put into my grandfather’s name because I was underage at the time but I now want to change it to my name, what should I do?
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If I have property that was put into my grandfather’s name because I was underage at the time but I now want to change it to my name, what should I do?
Asked on February 24, 2012 under Real Estate Law, Louisiana
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Good question. First, the property that you are writing about should have been placed in a trust on your behalf where your grandfather or some other family member was the trustee until you reached the age of majority.
If your grandfather is willing to transfer title to you of the property you are writing about, a contract whould be drawn up by a real estate attorney stating that he only held title as an accomodation for you and then a deed transferring title signed by him should be recorded in the county recorder's office where the real property is located.
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