Full question:
My Grandparents are both on the Deed to the home, however my grandfather is Deceased. My Grandmother would like to Deed the property to me and my mother when she passes away. What will she need to do to remove my grandfather, and change the Deed to show me and my mom as beneficiaries.
- Category: Real Property
- Subcategory: Deeds
- Date:
- State: Florida
Answer:
If your grandmother does nothing about the deed, she can leave the property in her will. During probate, the title will be cleared of any claims from other parties, and the personal representative will sign a deed to transfer the property to the beneficiaries named in her will.
If your grandparents owned the property as joint tenants or tenants by the entirety, your grandfather's death automatically ended his interest in the property at the moment of his death. This means your grandmother can manage the property without needing to formally remove him from the deed.
To get specific information about the current title status, your grandmother should consult a Florida real estate lawyer or title company.
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