Legal Question in Real Estate Law in California

removing dead souse from house title

what form do I use to remove the name of a deceased spouse from the title

deed of their home?


Asked on 6/08/04, 10:22 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys

Michael Olden Law Offices of Michael A. Olden

Re: removing dead souse from house title

What you are asking is very simple but is much more complicated than you imagine. It first depends upon in what form the title is held. There are many more tax effects than you can imagine from taking your deceased spouse off of title. Some may need a summary probate proceeding and others avoid probate. The effect upon you though Will possibly be significant in terms of how much taxes you would have to pay when you sell the property in the future. Therefore, my advice to would-be get an attorney who is expertise in Real Estate law/probate we should be able to very quickly when you give him/her the proper information to you whether or not you wish to take the easiest or other method. It becomes a business decision for you.I have practiced law in the San Francisco Bay area for over 30 years and feel quite confident in terms of my familiarity with your problem. If you wish to contact me to set up an appointment please call me at 925-945 -- 6000.

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Answered on 6/11/04, 9:07 pm
Scott Linden Scott H. Linden, Esq.

Re: removing dead souse from house title

It depends on how the title was previously held and how you plan to change the title.

If you require assistance, please feel free to contact me at 626-578-070 or online at www.No-Probate.com.

On the site, under the "Useful Links" tab you will find the forms for a decedent's estate.

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Answered on 6/09/04, 7:45 pm
Ken Koenen Koenen & Tokunaga, P.C.

Re: removing dead souse from house title

It all depends on how the title was held between them.

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Answered on 6/09/04, 11:36 am


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