If my mom died 12 years ago but the house is still in her name, how do we switch the title to a prospective buyer?
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If my mom died 12 years ago but the house is still in her name, how do we switch the title to a prospective buyer?
We have someone who now wants to buy it.
Asked on October 26, 2013 under Estate Planning, Texas
Answers:
MD, Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
It cannot be quit claimed by her but you may need to see what happened in probate. If her estate was in probate and this matter wasn't handled, then you may need to reopen probate. Or you can have the estate transfer the title to a buyer when it is sold. The estate would be sold by the administrator or executor/executrix. If this was in a trust, then the trust should have automatically have it. Again, the estate at this point should be handling the sale.
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