Legal Question in Real Estate Law in California

how do I get my name added to a title of my grandmother house who passed away? she left me 20% of house and I am going to buy it and buy out the others involved.

My sister is the trustee- do we need any others named in will to give permission in order to add me? they are out of state cousins who just want their cash. I want the house to raise my daughters. They agreed to sell it to me.

My loan agent wants to do a no cash refinance to make it easier and save me money, but I first need to be put on title ?


Asked on 3/14/17, 11:18 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Gerald Dorfman Dorfman Law Office

It depends on which process is applicable to the house. If it is passing by will, you will most likely have to go through a probate court proceeding. It does not appear to be a joint tenancy, since you are asking about being added to the title. If it is a trust, it can be handled by the trustee. For this important of a transaction, you really should at least consult with, if not hire, an attorney.

Read more
Answered on 3/14/17, 11:30 am

Mr. Dorfman is entirely correct. You can't just "go on title." You must follow the procedures required either by the trust or probate. You are pretty much guaranteed to create a lot of problems for yourself and likely mess up financing if you don't obtain guidance from an attorney in this.

Read more
Answered on 3/14/17, 11:43 am


Related Questions & Answers

More Real Estate and Real Property questions and answers in California