Legal Question in Real Estate Law in New York

want to transfer deed of house to my name

the house is about to go to foreclosure for back taxes

working out a deal with owners daughter.the owner died

and the daughter does n,t want the house. the house needs

alot of work she wants a quick sale,but she,s not on the deed what can i do to accomplish this task


Asked on 12/12/03, 6:00 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Arnold Nager Arnold H. Nager, Esquire

Re: want to transfer deed of house to my name

If the daughter was the sole heir and the estate was free of debts, she would be able to make the transfer. You would want a title insurance company to insure your title. See an attorney familiar with real estate transactions in the Bronx.

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Answered on 12/14/03, 12:08 am
Walter LeVine Walter D. LeVine, Esq.

Re: want to transfer deed of house to my name

Someone, as next of kin, maybe the daughter if there is no wife or other children, must probate the Will or be appointed as Aministrator. Once appointed, if the daughter is entitled to the house, they can give her a Deed so she can complete the transaction. More information on the father's estate is needed to give a proper answer.

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Answered on 12/14/03, 1:05 am


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