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To change, add or remove a name on your deed a new deed needs to be recorded reflecting the change. Many people think they can come into the office and change the present recorded deed with a form, but that is not the case. Once a deed is recorded it cannot be changed.

When can I close the estate and distribute the assets? A final account and petition for distribution can be filed by the Personal Representative when there are sufficient funds available to pay all debts and taxes, the time for filing creditors' claims has expired, and the estate is in a condition to be closed.

California law says the personal representative must complete probate within one year from the date of appointment, unless s/he files a federal estate tax. In this case, the personal representative can have 18 months to complete probate.

?Adding someone to a deed? means transferring ownership to that person. The transfer of ownership can occur during life (with a regular quitclaim deed, for example) or at death (using a lady bird deed, transfer-on-death-deed, or life estate deed).

California mainly uses two types of deeds: the ?grant deed? and the ?quitclaim deed.? Most other deeds you will see, such as the common ?interspousal transfer deed,? are versions of grant or quitclaim deeds customized for specific circumstances.

We recommend you consult with an experienced real estate lawyer for professional advice as each circumstance is unique. (Please note, the fee for our office to add someone to your deed is $650.00, plus recording costs and documentary stamps ? recordings costs are normally less than $50.00.)

This means that all heirs do not have to agree on what to do with the property in order for it to be sold. If even one co-owner wants to sell the property, a partition action will force the sale of the inherited property. An experienced partition attorney can ensure the best outcome for co-owners who disagree.

After all the assets have been gathered, the estate's creditors have been paid, and taxes have been filed, the Executor or Administrator can begin to make distributions. If there was a Will, the Executor will make the distributions according to the Will.

The Washington transfer-on-death deed form allows property to be automatically transferred to a new owner when the current owner dies, without the need to go through probate. It also gives the current owner retained control over the property, including the right to change his or her mind about the transfer.

In order to remove the name of the deceased, Form DJP (Deceased Joint Proprietor) must be completed and filed along with a copy of the death certificate. There is no requirement to show the Grant of Representation to the Land Registry, which means updating the title deed can be done soon after death.