What do I have to do to get my deceased mother’s house into my name?
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What do I have to do to get my deceased mother’s house into my name?
Asked on July 31, 2014 under Estate Planning, Ohio
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 10 years ago | Contributor
I am so sorry for your loss. I am assuming that she died with out a Will, correct? Then the intestacy laws in the state of Ohio will govern distribution of her estate. What needs to be done is that your Mom's estate has to be probated, that is you have to file a Petition for Letters of Administration to be issued to you in the Probate Court in the county in which she resided at the time of her death. Only the fiduciary of the estate - Executor, Personal Representative, Administrator - can execute a deed to transfer the property. But make sure that creditors are notified as well as any other potential beneficiary. Good luck.
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