Shelby County Affidavit of Deceased Joint Tenant Form
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Shelby County Affidavit of Deceased Joint Tenant Form
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Shelby County Affidavit of Deceased Joint Tenant Guide
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Shelby County Completed Example of the Affidavit of Deceased Joint Tenant Document
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Where to Record Your Documents
Shelby County Recorder of Deeds
Shelbyville , Missouri 63469
Hours: 8:00 to 12:00 & 1:00 to 4:00 Monday through Friday
Phone: (573) 633-2821
Recording Tips for Shelby County:
- White-out or correction fluid may cause rejection
- Avoid the last business day of the month when possible
- Recorded documents become public record - avoid including SSNs
- Multi-page documents may require additional fees per page
Cities and Jurisdictions in Shelby County
Properties in any of these areas use Shelby County forms:
- Bethel
- Clarence
- Emden
- Hunnewell
- Lentner
- Leonard
- Shelbina
- Shelbyville
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How do I get my forms?
Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Shelby 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 Shelby County?
Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Shelby 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 Shelby 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 Shelby County?
Recording fees in Shelby County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (573) 633-2821 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 Shelby 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 Shelby County.
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