Legal Question in Real Estate Law in New York

Re: change of deed

While what Bob says is accurate, that if you got the house because the original Deed indicated ownership was between you and your grandmother as joint tenants with right of survivorship, nothing technically need be done. This presumes you are the sole survivor. However, unless you plan to sell the house shortly, many things can happen over the years, which could make a future transfer (like on your death) more complicated, especially if there is no death certificate for your grandmother available. For a few dollars, well spent, I suggest you record a new Deed, as the surviving owner, from yourself as the surviving owner to yourself as sole owner. If you want to add someone to the new Deed (like a spouse or children), this could be included. Thus, whenever the house is resold, title is clear with no complications. I suggest contacting a title company doing business in NY, or an attorney familiar with NY Deeds to assist you, as there are more forms than just the Deed needed, when you record the new Deed. Contact me directly if you need help.

Re: change of deed

None really, when you sell the house just be certain to have her death certificate available. Functionally speaking, other than that, the house is all yours.

Good Luck

RRG