Is it necessary to delete a deceased spouse’s name on a deed?

Please consult your attorney with this type of situation. There could be a special instance when, because of a particular legal situation, the name of the deceased spouse should be deleted. Generally, if the property was held jointly by husband and wife as tenants by entirety. If and when the widow/widower sells or mortgages the property, he or she simply explains in the new deed or mortgage that the other spouse is now deceased.

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1. Can I prepare my own deed?
2. How do I replace a lost or destroyed deed?
3. Are deeds and other documents all returned to the rightful owner?
4. How do I change, add or delete a name on a deed?
5. Is it necessary to delete a deceased spouse’s name on a deed?
6. Must I record a deed?
7. If I build a house on my lot, do I get a new deed for the house?
8. If I find a mistake in my deed, how do I correct it?