Do I Have to Open Probate to Put the Deed in My Name? | NC

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Q: Do I have to open probate just to change the deed into my name if there are no disputes? A: Usually, yes — if the house was titled only in the deceased person's name and it passes under a will, some probate step is still usually needed. Even without a family fight, simply signing and recording a new deed is often not enough to create clear title. The will usually needs to be admitted to…