Transfer or sell home
After a death, the real estate may be inherited by an individual or sold. Here’s how to handle the process:
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If the home is worth more than you owe on it, the difference will go to the beneficiaries. You can kick off the process of selling the home by finding a real estate agent
If there is a mortgage, the lender may pay the property taxes. If the deceased person was paying property taxes, the estate will need to keep paying property tax bills. If payments stop, the taxing authority may place a lien on the property and eventually foreclose. However, some states give exemptions after a death and no one can force you to pay if you didn't own the home or sign the loan.
The home is often the largest asset and burden to deal with. Generally, you can keep the home and figure out what to do about the mortgage or sell the home.
Property held previously jointly can be transferred to the surviving person.
You will need to redo the deed to the house, even if it is jointly owned and only one owner of the property has passed away.
If real estate is held in a trust and you are the trustee, you can transfer ownership before or after the sale.