Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Ohio

transfer of property deed

Both my parents are deceased. I am the sole heir. There is just a house that has been transferred from my Dad (died first) to my Mom (died next). I am now the fiduciary and was told I need to get a ''new deed'' in order to transfer the property in my name as heir. I am the fiduciary. How do I transfer the house in my name, it has no mortage. Where do I get the proper blank deed to file, then what?


Asked on 2/27/07, 5:16 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys
Russell Golowin Golowin Legal, LLC

Re: transfer of property deed

It sounds like this should be taken care of through the probate court as part of the normal process.

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Answered on 2/27/07, 5:49 pm
Frank Rozanc Frank J. Rozanc, Esq.

Re: transfer of property deed

The probate court should issue you a Certificate of Transfer for the property which will be recorded in lieu of a deed. The forms are available from the court.

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Answered on 2/27/07, 6:14 pm
Christine Socrates Meyers, Roman, Friedberg & Lewis

Re: transfer of property deed

It sounds like you may need to go through the probate process to get the house transferred to you. The type of deed you will get once the process is complete is called a certificate of transfer, which will be filed with the county recorder. It is easiest to get an attorney who will have access to forms and the knowledge to do it quickly, but it is not impossible to do it yourself. Depending on the county, you can get some of the forms on the court website.

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Answered on 3/15/07, 12:56 am


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