Can a Deed Be Changed If It Still Names a Deceased Spouse? | NC

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Q: Can a deed be changed if the home is still titled in my parent’s name and a deceased spouse’s name? A: Yes, but the current deed must be reviewed first. If the spouses owned the home as tenants by the entirety, the surviving parent generally became the sole owner automatically when the other spouse died. The surviving parent may then be able to sign a new deed without opening an estate. If…