Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Illinois

Title change for property of a deceased person

Surviving parent passed away with out a will. What is the procedure to legally change the title of property to the surviving adult child?


Asked on 5/31/09, 12:07 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Naheed Amdani Law Offices of Naheed A. Amdani, P.C.

Re: Title change for property of a deceased person

In a typical situation such as the one you describe above, you will have to open a probate in court and transfer title through probate.

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Answered on 6/01/09, 1:38 am
Gregory Turza Law Offices of Gregory P Turza

Re: Title change for property of a deceased person

Assuming the surviving child was not a joint tenant, I can usually make this transfer while avoiding probate.

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Answered on 6/01/09, 11:48 am


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