How do I remove or add someone to my deed?
My Spouse is now deceased. How do I clear up the deed?
In order to change any information in a Deed, a new Deed has to be prepared. One of the questions this office is most frequently asked is how to remove the name of a deceased person from the deed to property. Unfortunately, this is not a process that can be accomplished by merely providing a death certificate.
There are no forms or prepared instructions which this office can give you to prepare a new deed and we are prohibited from offering anything which can be construed as legal advice. We suggest that you obtain the advice of an attorney, because many factors need to be taken into consideration.
Without changing the actual Deed, you may still be able to take the name of the deceased person off of the tax bills by providing a copy of the death certificate. For more information, contact the Department of Assessment and Taxation at 443-550-6840.
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