Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Illinois

Changing a deed

What steps do you need to take to change the deed of a house from a deceased parents name to your own?


Asked on 12/11/01, 10:50 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Bruce Buckrop Bruce Buckrop

Re: Changing a deed

Depending on the practice in your county, it could be done by a "small Estates Affidavit" or by "Probate"/ in either case it will neccessitate hiring a lawyer to perfect the title to the real estate in the legitimate heirs name.

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Answered on 12/11/01, 11:11 am
Jeffrey R. Gottlieb Law Offices of Jeffrey R. Gottlieb, LLC

Re: Changing a deed

Transferring real estate out a deceased owner's name cannot be done with a small estate affidavit. Generally, a probate estate should be opened to do this, although some title companies will allow a bond in lieu of probate (but there is an additional title fee associated with this). Feel free to give me a call at (847) 991-2250 to discuss.

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Answered on 12/11/01, 12:29 pm


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