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No, she cannot do that. The deceased wife's name will be removed by the executor upon the presentation of a death certificate. Depending on the law, the wife may be automatically assumed to be on the deed whether it is physically there or not.
You have to apply to a court for probate on his estate.
A person's name is generally removed by "conveyance" of a new quitclaim deed, signed by all parties to the initial deed, naming the remaining parties as grantees. In case of a death, the decedent's estate representatives would have the power to sign, and the local rules may require registration (or reference to) the probate and death certificate.
The spouse does have some rights to the home, based on specific laws for the state in question. If their name is on the deed, they can control the sale. Consult an attorney in your state.
it's your house. it's your house.
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Add your name to the deed.
It is the deceased husband's name that needs to be removed from the deed. Contact the local court house to find out what you must do to claim the property in your name alone. Usually you can file a copy of the death certificate.
If you owned the property as joint tenants, filing a copy of the death certificate will usually do it. The better way is have the executor of the estate take care of it.
That is done through the probate process. The executor can make the change and issue a new deed.
An executrix must carry out the wishes of the deceased. If any of the eight children were excluded by the deceased from inheriting a piece of property she cannot put his or her name on the deed for it.
Falsifying a deed to a home where two people are listed one is deceased and his wife is trying to change it to her name