How do you change the name on a land deed if the person is deceased?

I live in South Carolina and have power of attorney of my great grandmother's estate. She passed away last week and I need to change the name on the land. How would I go about doing that?How do you change the name on a land deed if the person is deceased?Once the person has passed away the power of attorney has no more effect. Her estate must be probated. The executor of the estate will prepare a deed transferring the property to the people entitled to it under the will. If she died without a will then the property will pass to her next of kin under SC's probate laws. I suggest that you speak to an estate attorney in the area where the property is located.
How do you change the name on a land deed if the person is deceased?
If the deceased person did not have another name on the title or deed, you'll have to check with the register of deeds at the local county, which will probably lead you to an attorney and probate court.



A total inconvenience if the deed was done properly this would not have had to happen.



Power of attorney only exists to a living person.



good luck
How do you change the name on a land deed if the person is deceased?
Sounds like it has to go through probate.