My mother wanted me to have her homes but we never got it legally filed but what i do have is a letter my mother wrote before she died I didn't even know she wrote this letter stating she leaving the houses to me now i want to quick claim them to me is that letter along with the power of attorney and here death certificate going to be all the proper stuff i need to do this?>
2007-07-02 08:25:33 · 6 answers · asked by jamies_0078 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
While you may indeed want to transfer title to yourself quickly, the term I believe you want is Quitclaim Deed.
I recommend seeing a lawyer.
The various states differ in their treatment of intestate succession (dying without a will) and what they will admit as evidence of the decendent's intent.
Of course, if you have other siblings, the situation could become a bit dicey.
No one can answer your question properly with the facts as presented.
2007-07-02 08:36:24 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Each state has different laws on this. You will probably have to go through probate. You need to see an attorney.
You can't quit claim the house to yourself. Even if your mother had done it, it would have been a mistake. When you quit claim a house, you take the cost basis at that time. It is better to inherit it, as then you will take the current market value and not have to pay taxes.
See an attorney or you may get in trouble here.
2007-07-02 10:28:51 · answer #2 · answered by moondrop000 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all, it's quit claim, not quick claim.
Secondly, only the owner can quit claim the property. Your mom could have done that before she died. You can't.
Third, the power of attorney that you had is no longer valid after she died.
The letter might or might not be considered a legal will leaving you the house. If you are her only heir, there will be legal paperwork required, but it shouldn't be a problem. See a lawyer.
2007-07-02 08:51:18 · answer #3 · answered by Judy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to see an attorney, the property must o through probate.
You can not use a Power of Attorney for a deceased person.
2007-07-03 08:15:18 · answer #4 · answered by greeneyedblond31558 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This sounds more like a probate question. You need to talk to an attorney right away!
2007-07-02 11:58:46 · answer #5 · answered by Mark M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope. Gotta go through probate court.
2007-07-02 12:29:03 · answer #6 · answered by Yanswersmonitorsarenazis 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋