Is there a legal way to remove my siblings from the deed to our house?
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Is there a legal way to remove my siblings from the deed to our house?
My house is owned by myself and my siblings, left to us by my parents. My brother and I live in it. We pay the taxes on it. If he passes, does his part go to his children? If so, how can I prevent it? What can I do to have the others removed from the deed. I expect problems from his children when he passes. Some of my siblings, that don’t live here, would relinquish their part but hesitate because of my brother.
Asked on February 21, 2019 under Real Estate Law, Texas
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 5 years ago | Contributor
You can buy them out, if they will sell to you at a mutually agreeable price; otherwise, you can't make other people give up their ownership interest in property. You need them to agree to sell--or give; the can give their interests to you for free, if they want--their interests voluntarily. You cannot compel them to give up their interests.
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