Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Ohio

with my mother's failing health I was told to have my name added to the deed of her property so as I would be able to sell the property once she passes on. Other wise the property becomes under the jurisdiction of the state of Ohio for final dissolution. Is this true? How would I go about getting my name added to the deed?


Asked on 5/04/10, 9:33 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Elizabeth Schmitz Elizabeth S. Schmitz Attorney at Law

If a person dies with property in his or her own name then it will need to be probated. If you want to avoid the probate process I would suggest a Trasnfer on death affidavit which means at your mother' s death the property will automatically pass to those person's she designates. Your mother will need to sign the affidavit. The transfer on death affidavit then needs to be filed with the county recorder's office prior to her death.

I would suggest that your mother consult with an attorney to make sure her goals are being acheived. She may also want to inquire about a financial and health care power of attorney.

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Answered on 5/09/10, 10:01 am


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