Discard Bates Deed For Free

So when a property is owned jointly, and it is a 'tenancy-in-common' arrangement, in such a case a co owner dies, his or her share of property DOES NOT go to the co owners automatically. The share of the property is transferred to the legal heirs of the deceased co owner.

The lender will need to be satisfied that you will be able to afford the mortgage as the sole mortgagor. The mortgage lender will then need to give you written consent in order to remove the other party from the deeds to your house. The lender will require the change in ownership to be carried out by a solicitor.

In terms of the registration of the document to add the name, the registration time at the Alberta Land Titles Office varies. At times, the processing time is 2-3 days. Other times the registration takes 3-4 weeks.

Any changes to Title have to be made through the Land Title & Survey Authority of BC by way of the registration of a Transfer form, which your lawyer or notary public would handle on your behalf.

Removing a name from the deed You usually do this by filing a quitclaim deed, in which your ex-spouse gives up all rights to the property. Your ex should sign the quitclaim deed in front of a notary. One this document is notarized, you file it with the county.

Transferring title, such as after the purchase of a new home or death of a spouse, often requires the expertise of a legal professional. A legal professional can investigate the current status of the title in the land title register to determine the required land title documentation.

In the event the property does not form part of the estate, the surviving joint owner or owners are responsible for registering a Survivorship Application on title to remove the deceased's name from title. What your lawyer will need: Proof of Death.