The House Is Still in My Deceased Parent's Name. Can I Sell It?
Not until the title is addressed. A deed can only be signed by the legal owner, and a person who has died cannot sign. In Alabama, ownership has to pass to the estate's personal representative or to the heirs first, usually through the probate court, and then the sale can close.
This surprises a lot of families, especially when a parent died years ago and everyone assumed the house was theirs. Paying the taxes and living in the house does not put your name on the deed.
The fix is a legal process, not a form you can download. An Alabama attorney reviews the will if there is one, identifies the legal heirs, and files what the court needs. When several relatives inherited a share, every one of them has to agree to the sale.
Acquily can give you a real cash offer range right now, before any of that is done. We will also tell you plainly if the title work is going to add months, because that is better than finding out later.
This is general information, not legal advice. Talk to an Alabama probate attorney about your family's situation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I sell if I have been paying the taxes for years?
Paying taxes does not make you the owner of record. Title still has to be cleared before a sale can close.
What if my parent had no will?
Alabama law decides who inherits when there is no will. An attorney can identify the heirs and file the right paperwork.
Does Acquily help with this?
We connect you with an Alabama attorney who handles probate and title clearing, and we coordinate the timeline with you. We do not charge you a fee for that.
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