Legal Question in Real Estate Law in New Mexico

Quick Claim Deeds

My husband filled out a quick claim deed in order to add me to the house title. The quick claim deed has been noterized but not filed. He passed away on 04-17-2009. My question is can I still file the quick claim deed or do I have to go through probate and if I go through probate is it best that I keep paying the credit cards and loans that are in his name?


Asked on 5/18/09, 6:50 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Charles Aspinwall Charles S. Aspinwall, J.D., LLC

Re: Quick Claim Deeds

File the deed promptly. Whether or not a probate is required depends upon the wording of the deed. Whether or not the debts are required to be paid depends upon the kinds of debts and when they were incurred. Get professional advice from an estate lawyer in your area. We do not have enough required information to fully advise you.

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Answered on 5/19/09, 10:09 am


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