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Title to real property passes upon the death of the owner. However, the estate must be probated in order for legal title to pass to the heirs whether the decedent left a will or not. Title to real estate is also transferred when the owner executes a deed and delivers the deed to the new owner. The deed must be recorded in the land records.

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Yes, providing that the grantor is the legal owner of the property.

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Q: Does title to real estate pass when a valid deed is signed and recorded?
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When it has been signed by the buyer and seller.


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There is no requirement that an executor be named in the will for the will to be valid. The court will appoint one.


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If an addendum on a contract has been signed by your estate agent - but not submitted to the attorney - is this considered null and void?

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Can you sale a property with out probateing if all of us are in agrement?

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Is the deed valid if one of the grantees is dead when the deed is created and recorded?

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