The National Consumer Law Center reports on a problem that may affect many consumers.
LegalConsumer.com can help with many of the problems identified in the NCLC report, by:
- Directing you to the right resources to handle probate and property transfer when a loved one dies
- Explain the rules regarding transferring and recording property in your county.
- Making sure the right people know about the property transfer and that the right documents are processed and kept to establish unambiguous proof of the heir’s ownership
See: Homeowner Tactics to Overcome Problems with Tangled Titles
Why Probate Matters
It is not uncommon for homes to be passed on informally from generation to generation without the heirs going through the process of filing a probate court action.
This can result in multiple heirs owning the home as tenants in common, often referred to as “heirs’ property” or “tangled title.”
Even though an individual may have been living in a home for decades with all the trappings of ownership they may never have obtained a deed in their name.
That’s where probate comes in. Because probate is the orderly process by which the law keeps track of who owns property after someone dies. There are procedures involved in tracking the ownership of property in every county. The county recorder keeps track of all that and when property transfers from one person to another, those transfers, must be recorded at the local recorders office.
- Our county probate pages have specific information for your county. Including how to find the local recorders office in your county.
Recently, we’re experimenting with offering useful ChatGPT 4 props to help you take your legal research even further using the latest AI technology.
For example, if you’re searching for information about Clark county Nevada and can’t find what you’re looking for or you could ask AI ChatGPT for to give you information about what you need to know and see if they can give you a clear answer.
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