Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Maryland
removal deceased spouse from deed
In the state of Maryland, what form do I need to fill out
to remove a deceased spouse from a deed? I understand that I need a copy of the death certificate, when I have the new deed recorded.
Asked on 8/08/02, 10:34 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert Sher
Wagshal and Sher
Re: removal deceased spouse from deed
At such time as you intend to transfer the property to someone else, you sign the deed as "surviving joint tenant" and record the death certificate with the new deed.
Answered on 8/09/02, 11:41 am