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Transfer property title to the new owner
Whether you sell or an heir takes the house, the deed needs to be updated. In most states, the executor signs a new deed transferring the property. If the house was jointly owned with right of survivorship, only a copy of the death certificate is needed to update it into the survivor's name.
What you'll need
- The current deed
- A certified copy of the death certificate
- Letters Testamentary (your court appointment), if going through probate
Good to know
The rules for this vary by state. Someone on our team can help you find out what applies where they lived.
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