How do you transfer ownership of piece of land from deceased parent?

Answer 1

You would check your deceased parents' names in the "grantee" index where the land records are filed to determine what land they acquired by deed. If they inherited land you would then check their parents' names in the "grantee" index to see what land they acquired by deed. That process would be repeated backwards in the land records for each generation as necessary. Please note that is only half of the process. After you have checked to see what land they acquired by deed or inheritance you would then check them in the "grantor" index forward in time to determine whether they ever sold any of the land they owned. You should first check probate records for any wills or administrations that would list the real estate owned at death.

Answer 2

Typically is done either (1) by deed from the executor/administrator if the estate is probated or (2) by affidavit of heirship if not probated. It is a little more complex than this, but this is generally how done.

Answer 3

You need the assistance of an attorney who specializes in probate law. If your parent died owning real property, the estate must be probated in order for legal title to be transferred to the heirs either under the Will or according to the laws of intestacy if there was no Will.