My grandfather past away 10 years ago leaving a house to my uncle in a will. The house is still in my grandfather's name. My uncle along wit...

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My grandfather past away 10 years ago leaving a house to my uncle in a will. The house is still in my grandfather's name. My uncle along with 2 of his brothers do not want anything to do with the house. My father and I would like to pursue transferring the house in one of our names. My uncle gave my father a document from the county regarding $800 past due in taxes. What process do we need to take to transfer the deed and what costs would we be looking at?

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It really depends on whether probate was opened or needs to be. Any deeds that were done, etc. contact me at kliszlaw.com to discuss in detail. Tim Klisz

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A Probate Estate needs to be opened, then your uncle may accept the house from the estate by way of deed and then transfer it to you. In the alternative, after the Probate Estate is opened, your Uncles may refuse the gift and the Estate may transfer the house to you directly, upon payment of the taxes. Please contact me to discuss the process and costs in more detail at 888-988-LAWS (5297) or [email protected]/* */