Only an estate valued over $50,000 must be probated when there is a will. The court has a “small estate proceeding” when the estate is below $50,000.
In New York, only estates valued higher than $50,000 need to pass through formal, full probate.
§2402. Fees; amount of. Value of Estate or Subject MatterFee Rate 10,000 but under 20,000 $75.00 20,000 but under 50,000 $215.00 50 000 but under 100,000 $280.00 100,000 but under 250,000 $420.003 more rows
The grantor must sign the deed form and that signature must be properly acknowledged by a notary public. All signatures must be original; we cannot accept photocopies. A complete description of the property including the village, town, county and state where the property is located must also be included on the form.
Whatever the reason, you will need to retain an attorney, experienced in real estate, to draft a new deed conveying (i.e., transferring) your home to yourself and the person you wish to add to your title. In addition to the deed, your attorney will also need to prepare transfer tax returns.