Adair County Affidavit of Deceased Joint Tenant Form
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Adair County Affidavit of Deceased Joint Tenant Form
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Where to Record Your Documents
Adair County Recorder of Deeds
Kirksville, Missouri 63501
Hours: 8:30am to 12:00 & 1:00 to 4:30pm Monday through Friday / Recording until 4:00pm
Phone: (660) 665-3890
Recording Tips for Adair County:
- Bring your driver's license or state-issued photo ID
- Verify all names are spelled correctly before recording
- Documents must be on 8.5 x 11 inch white paper
- Leave recording info boxes blank - the office fills these
Cities and Jurisdictions in Adair County
Properties in any of these areas use Adair County forms:
- Brashear
- Gibbs
- Greentop
- Kirksville
- Novinger
Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Adair County
How do I get my forms?
Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Adair County forms will be in your account ready to download to your computer. An account is created for you during checkout if you don't have one. Forms are NOT emailed.
Are these forms guaranteed to be recordable in Adair County?
Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Adair County, including margin requirements, font requirements, and other layout standards. This guarantee applies to formatting, not to the legal sufficiency of information entered by the user or the suitability of a form for a particular transaction.
Can I reuse these forms?
Yes. You can reuse the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have multiple properties in Adair County you only need to order once.
What do I need to use these forms?
The forms are PDFs that you fill out on your computer. You'll need Adobe Reader (free software that most computers already have). You do NOT enter your property information online - you download the blank forms and complete them privately on your own computer.
Are there any recurring fees?
No. This is a one-time purchase. Nothing to cancel, no memberships, no recurring fees.
How much does it cost to record in Adair County?
Recording fees in Adair County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (660) 665-3890 for current fees.
Questions answered? Let's get started!
The process of removing a deceased joint tenant from a Missouri deed is fairly simple.
When two or more property owners hold title as joint tenants with right of survivorship, and one co-owner dies, the surviving owners share the decedent's interest in the land by function of law, and outside of the probate process.
Even though the transfer of ownership rights is, in theory, automatic, it makes sense to formalize the change in title. One way to accomplish this is by completing and recording an affidavit of deceased joint tenant document, accompanied by official copies of the recorded deed showing the joint tenancy and the deceased owner's death certificate. His/her name will still appear on the deed, but the records will show that the property rights were transferred to the surviving owner.
To remove the decedent's name altogether, execute a new deed showing both joint tenants as grantors and only the survivor as a grantee. For example: "John Doe (deceased) and Richard Roe, as joint tenants with right of survivorship, convey to Richard Roe as sole owner." Present the new deed along with the affidavit of surviving joint tenant or submit it for recording on its own at a later date.
By following this procedure, the survivor helps to maintain a clear chain of title (ownership history), which will simplify future transactions relating to the property.
(Missouri Affidavit of DJT Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example)
Important: Your property must be located in Adair County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.
This Affidavit of Deceased Joint Tenant meets all recording requirements specific to Adair County.
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