If your mother is still alive and wants your name on the deed, she must sign legal documents to make that happen. In most cases, those legal documents must then be filed and recorded at the local courthouse. It is best to have an attorney or paralegal prepare and file the necessary documents. Many real estate offices have in-house legal personnel who can do the paperwork for you. It gets a bit more complicated if your mother is deceased and her will did not grant you the house. In any event, the best course of action is to consult with a real estate attorney.



