Survivorship Deeds
Survivorship Deed Attorneys Serving Akron and Northeast Ohio
Serving Akron, Canton, Summit County, Portage and Medina, Ohio.
When it comes to protecting your family’s future, real estate is often one of your most significant assets. A survivorship deed offers a simple, effective way to ensure that your property passes directly to your co-owner without going through probate. At Hoover Kacyon, LLC, we help you prepare and record these deeds with care so your home and land stay in trusted hands.
Survivorship deeds are powerful tools in any estate plan. They give you peace of mind knowing that your property will transfer smoothly and automatically upon your death.
Understanding Survivorship Deeds
A survivorship deed is a type of joint ownership that allows real estate to transfer to the surviving owner immediately upon the death of the other. No court proceedings are required. In Ohio, survivorship deeds are often used between spouses, family members, or trusted co-owners who want to avoid probate and protect their real estate from unnecessary delays.

This legal structure replaces uncertainty with clarity. It removes the need for a will or trust to control the transfer of the property and instead allows the deed itself to dictate what happens when one owner passes away.
Why Use a Survivorship Deed
A survivorship deed offers a simple and effective way to ensure that real estate passes directly to a surviving co-owner when one owner dies. This avoids the delays and expenses of probate, which can often complicate or postpone the transfer of property.
By using a survivorship deed, individuals gain peace of mind knowing that their intentions will be honored without court involvement. It also helps prevent title disputes, clarifies co-ownership rights during life, and protects surviving family members from unnecessary legal hurdles.
This type of deed is especially valuable for spouses, partners, or family members who own property together and want a smooth transition of ownership when the time comes.
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What We Can Do for You
Adding survivorship rights to your deed ensures your property passes directly to a co-owner without going through probate. Our goal is to put the correct documents in place, so ownership transitions smoothly, your estate plan stays on track, and your wishes for the future are clearly documented and easier to carry out.
Prepare a Valid Survivorship Deed
We draft a Survivorship or Quitclaim Deed with the required Ohio language so property passes directly to the surviving owner. This avoids probate and secures legal ownership after one co-owner’s death.
Convert an Existing Deed to Survivorship
If survivorship rights are missing, we prepare a new deed, Preparer Statement, and Addendum if needed. We ensure the documents reflect your intent and are recorded to create legal survivorship ownership.
File an Affidavit of Survivorship After Death
We prepare and file an Affidavit of Survivorship with the county, along with the death certificate. This legally removes the deceased co-owner’s name and updates the title to reflect surviving ownership.
Coordinate with Your Will and Trust Plan
We review your deed alongside your will and trust to confirm all documents work together. This helps you avoid conflicts and ensures your estate plan handles the property consistently and effectively.
Record the Deed and Complete the Filing
We submit all documents to the county recorder, prepare any required forms, and confirm proper notarization. We provide a stamped copy of the recorded deed so you have proof of ownership and peace of mind.
When to Call a Survivorship Deed Attorney
If you co-own property and want to ensure it transfers directly to a loved one without court involvement, now is the time to act. A survivorship deed can simplify the future and give you the peace of knowing your home is protected.
Our attorneys are ready to step in, provide guidance, and protect your legal standing from day one.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main benefit of a survivorship deed?
It allows real estate to transfer automatically to the surviving owner without going through probate. This saves time, avoids court costs, and keeps your property out of the public record.
Can a survivorship deed be used with a spouse or other family member?
Yes. Survivorship deeds are commonly used between spouses but can also be created between siblings, parents and children, or trusted individuals. We help you structure the co-ownership properly.
Can I change or remove survivorship from a deed later?
Yes, but all current owners must agree. We help with amending deeds, creating new ones, or reviewing your options if your family or plans have changed.
Does a survivorship deed replace my will?
Not entirely. It controls how the specific property is transferred, but other assets may still require a will or trust. We help coordinate your survivorship deed with the rest of your estate plan.
What happens if the last surviving owner dies?
At that point, the property becomes part of their estate and may go through probate unless other estate planning tools are in place. We can help you plan ahead to avoid future court involvement.
