if my father passed away last year but didn’t have a Will, how do we go about getting the title of the house that we live in transfered?
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if my father passed away last year but didn’t have a Will, how do we go about getting the title of the house that we live in transfered?
The house is paid off.
Asked on June 18, 2012 under Real Estate Law, California
Answers:
Stephen Drucker / Legal Action Workshop, Professional Corporation
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
I assume that your Dad did not have a Trust if he did not have a Will? In California a Trust will avoid Probate. It sounds like you will need a Probate to transfer ownership of the house to the heirs. Once the title has changed to the heirs, they will then have the opportunity to keep the property or sell it. We can give you the fees associated with Probate and explain the process. We have more than 30 years experience in Probate and fully represent in this area.
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