Transfer a deed from a deceased relative

[Rockydm92]

No idea if this is relevant but

A few years back when my grandma passed away, she was behind on taxes. Me, my brother, and 2 sisters received letters at our homes stating that the taxes were behind, and that their records show that we have an "Interest" in the property and to pay it if we wanted to avoid foreclosure! Not sure that means anything at all, just thought I'd share

 

[Zigner]

A few years back when my grandma passed away, she was behind on taxes. Me, my brother, and 2 sisters received letters at our homes stating that the taxes were behind, and that their records show that we have an "Interest" in the property and to pay it if we wanted to avoid foreclosure! Not sure that means anything at all, just thought I'd share

Did you pay it?

 

[Rockydm92]

Did you pay it?

Yes of course and I've been paying the taxes ever since, even have the water bill transferred to my name as well

 

[OHRoadwarrior]

You need to try and find out from the Recorders office who the &1 is. Then if it was an error, aka Selectric key bump, they can reissue the title properly. Then it can be probated properly. Then once the probating processing has been completed, you will have a clear and marketable title, that another could obtain title insurance on if you sold it.

 

[tranquility]

You need to try and find out from the Recorders office who the &1 is. Then if it was an error, aka Selectric key bump, they can reissue the title properly. Then it can be probated properly. Then once the probating processing has been completed, you will have a clear and marketable title, that another could obtain title insurance on if you sold it.

They can? Once recorded, to change even minor errors NY requires a deed of confirmation or correction. Who's going to sign? (If probate is opened, I suppose the representative could. But, he is subject to civil and criminal penalties if wrong.)