Inheritance Property Ownership Clarification

Summary

In Virginia, property ownership after a death is typically divided according to the will. If a will is probated, it transfers the deceaseds property to the beneficiaries. A new deed may be necessary to reflect current ownership. Consulting a probate attorney is recommended for specific guidance.

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Grandmother passed some years ago left home to her three children. Since her passing * of her children have passed and left property to their children. The property now shows all five names on property. Is grandmother only living son the sole owner of the property?
In Virginia, if a property is jointly owned and one owner dies, their share typically passes to the surviving co-owners. However:
- If the deceased owner left a will specifying otherwise, that takes precedence.
- If the deceased's children are listed, they may have a stake in the property.

These rules can vary, so legal advice is recommended.
A will was probated for all the decease. Should a Deed be created for this porperty?
In Virginia, if a will has been probated, it generally transfers the deceased's property to the beneficiaries. To ensure this, a new deed may need to be created to reflect the current ownership. Consulting with a probate attorney can provide specific guidance.
Therefore the only living child of grandmother still have his only part of house. However the hose is divided * ways per the wills.
The distribution of the property would depend on the specific instructions in the wills. If the wills specify that the house is to be divided * ways, then the living child would have */5th of the property, with the remaining */5ths divided as per the wills. It is advised to consult a probate attorney for clarification.