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How to transfer title to real estate?
My wife and I live in her grandfather’s house. He just passed away and we would like to have the house put into our name. My wife’s mom is listed as “c/o” at the county which I assume is co-owner. We are not sure what our next steps should be.
Asked on April 19, 2011 under Real Estate Law, Washington
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
I am so sorry for your loss. I am a little confused by your question. Did you inherit the house through her Grandfather's Will? Because unless you did I do not see that you have any ownership interest in it at all. If "c/o" means "co-owner" - and I a not sure that it does - then depending if there are "rights of survivorship" her Mother either owns it all or owns half of it. And then whomever the heirs are at law they own the other half. ANd depending on all of that, the house may have to go through probate. Get some help from an attorney in your area. But I would start either looking to buy the place from the party or parties that inherited it or find a new home. Good luck.
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