Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Pennsylvania

My sister and I purchased a home together. My sister died (no children/single)in Nove. I paid off mortgage and I want to add my other sister to deed, What legal steps must I take?


Asked on 6/08/10, 7:17 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Miriam Jacobson Retired from practice of law

It depends on how you and your sister were named in the deed.

You may have to administer her estate in order to be able to get title solely to yourself, and then you may add your other sister.

Estate administration requires determining all of the debts and all of the assets of the deceased. After paying all obligations of the deceased and of the estate, including taxes, if there are assets left, they may be distributed to heirs and other beneficiaries,

You should consult with a lawyer who could tell you what your ownership of the home is and if you need to do anything more.

This response is not legal advice, since I do not have all of the information that would be required, and I do not have a representation agreement with you.

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Answered on 6/09/10, 5:54 pm


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