Legal Question in Real Estate Law in New Hampshire

quitclaim deed

My mother passed away and my father wants to rewrite the deed to his house so that it is in his name only. Should he use a quitclaim deed where he and my mother are the grantors and he alone is the grantee? And will the original death certificate be sufficiant to replace my mother's signature? Thanks for your help!


Asked on 9/19/04, 5:07 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Len Foy NH Residential Title & Escrow

Re: quitclaim deed

Hi -

Thanks for writing -

Legal issues affecting deeds, title to property and the like can be very complex -

My name is Len Foy and I'm an experienced real estate attorney practicing in both Massachusetts and New Hampshire. I'd like to help you resolve this question - you're welcome to give my office a call at (603) 434-9910, there's no charge for the initial consultation. We can take a look at your title to this property and see what, if anything, needs to be done.

We have offices in Methuen, Mass. & Londonderry, NH. From your question it looked as though the property was located in New Hampshire.

I look forward to hearing from you -

Regards & Good Luck -

Len Foy, ESQ.

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Answered on 10/01/04, 8:50 pm
David Baker Law Office of David Baker

Re: quitclaim deed

It is probaby not necessary to do anything. It would depend on how title was held: tenants by the entirety, joint tenants, or tenants in common. If they were tenants in common, I think you would have to go through probate court. Otherwise the property probably passed to him immediately upon her death. Read the present deed and see how the ownership is described. David Baker

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Answered on 9/20/04, 9:20 am


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