Will adding my name to my parent's deed avoid probate? | NC

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Q: Will adding my name to my parent's deed let the house pass directly to me after they die? A: Sometimes — but not automatically. Simply adding your name is usually not enough. The deed must clearly say that you and your parent own the home with a right of survivorship, and the new deed must be properly signed and recorded during your parent's lifetime. If the deed does not include that…