Surviving Spouse Property Transfer

Summary

Bleashas husband, the sole owner of a property, passed away without leaving a will. She inquired about transferring the property to her name. She was informed about the concept of intestacy and how in Oklahoma, the surviving spouse inherits all of the deceaseds property. She was advised to file an Affidavit of Surviving Joint Tenant to transfer the property without probate.

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My husband bought a house, he have recently passed away. His name is the only name on deed. What can i do to have my name put on deed.
Did your husband leave a will? If not, in Texas, property generally passes to the surviving spouse and children under intestacy laws.
Whats intestacy? Am in Oklahoma.
Intestacy refers to the condition of an estate of a person who dies without a will. In Oklahoma, if a spouse dies without a will, the surviving spouse inherits all of the deceased's property.
No he did not leave a will
What is the location of the property in question? In Texas, without a will, property generally passes to the surviving spouse and children under intestacy laws.
Hugo Oklahoma
To transfer the property to your name in Oklahoma, you may need to file an Affidavit of Surviving Joint Tenant. Have you done this?

- Oklahoma law allows property to pass to the surviving spouse without probate.
- Hugo Courthouse: * E Duke St, Hugo, OK *, Phone: (*) *-*.
No
You should consider filing an Affidavit of Surviving Joint Tenant. This document helps transfer property without probate in Oklahoma. Please consult a local attorney for assistance.
Thank you
You're welcome, ****. If you need further assistance, feel free to ask. Good luck with your property transfer.