Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Virginia

Changing name on deeds

My aunt died a couple of months ago leaving her home and property to her seven nieces and nephews. He husband died 13 years ago, and both of there names are still on the deed to the land and house. What action would i have to take to get the deed legally change from there names?


Asked on 9/18/06, 11:15 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Hendrickson Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson

Re: Changing name on deeds

The executor of the will should be able to file an executor's deed to effect the change in legal title to the property.

If there was no will, then the seven nieces and nephews would need to execute an Affidavit of Heirship and file it with the clerk of the probate division of the circuit court in the city or county where the property is located. (The clerk may have the forms necessary for this transaction.)

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Answered on 9/21/06, 7:59 pm


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