Frequently Asked Questions
Life Events
Discretionary Changes
- I am recently married and want to add my spouse to the existing deed — what needs to be done?
- Answer: A new deed will need to be prepared and recorded with the county. We would be happy to assist you; to begin the process, we will need to obtain additional information from you via phone.
- I am recently divorced and need to be removed (or remove former spouse) from existing deed — what needs to be done?
- Answer: If an attorney was used for the divorce, you may want to verify if the attorney has already followed-through with the recording of the new deed. If not, a new deed will need to be prepared and recorded with the county. We would be happy to assist you; to begin the process, we will need to obtain additional information from you via phone.
- What do I do if the person(s) currently listed on the deed is deceased and has a Will?
- Answer: Since the person(s) stated on the deed is now deceased, the property will have to go through probate and be awarded by the court. You will need to contact a probate attorney for further assistance.
- What do I do if the person(s) currently listed on the deed is deceased and did not have a Will?
- Answer: Since the person(s) stated on the deed is now deceased, the property will have to go through probate and be awarded by the court. You will need to contact a probate attorney for further assistance.
- My spouse has passed away and I need to remove their name from the existing deed — what needs to be done?
- Answer: Depending on the state, an Affidavit Terminating Joint Tenancy will need to be prepared and recorded with the county recorders office. We would be happy to assist you; to begin the process, we will need to obtain additional information from you via phone.
- I want to add someone to my existing deed — what needs to be done?
- Answer: A new deed will need to be prepared and recorded with the county. We would be happy to assist you; to begin the process, we will need to obtain additional information from you via phone.
- I want to remove a co-owner from the existing deed, what needs to be done?
- Answer: A new deed will need to be prepared and recorded with the county. We would be happy to assist you; to begin the process, we will need to obtain additional information from you via phone.
- I want to transfer my property from me, as an individual, to my trust which I have already set up — what needs to be done?
- Answer: A new deed will need to be prepared and recorded with the county. We would be happy to assist you; to begin the process, we will need to obtain additional information from you via phone.