Change names on the deed.
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Change names on the deed.
My brother-in-law and I purchased a house and had a mortgage put in our names. My husband and I later re-financed the mortgage taking his brother off and adding my husband. We were not aware that the deed would not change as well. I need to know what I have to do to get the deed changed. I have to change to my married name on the deed, remove my brother-in-law and add my husband.
Asked on December 27, 2017 under Real Estate Law, Texas
Answers:
B.H.F., Member, Texas State Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
You need to execute a new special warranty deed to reflect those changes and then file it with the county clerk where your property is located. Many title companies will have attorneys on staff that can prepare the special warranty deed for a very reasonable fee.
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