What is inheritance deed?
A deed recording a transfer after a death: affidavit of death, transfer on death, survivorship or certificate of transfer.
Why it matters to an investor
An inheritance deed records that a house moved because of a death. Heirs who live far away and received a house recently often decide within a year whether to sell.
How investors use it
- Look at deeds with no price from the last 12 months.
- Check the new owner's mailing address.
- Stack with out-of-state owner.
A real example
Right now Franklin County, OH has 21,776 inheritance-deed properties in its county records (refreshed weekly). See the Franklin County list →
Questions
How do I find inheritance deeds?
Search the recorder's index by deed type or use a list built from deed records.
Is it the same as probate?
No. See our guide on pre-probate, probate and inheritance deeds.
How we make these guides
Written by the LeadCounty editorial and data team from official county, court and state sources and our own weekly counts. We name the office behind every number, say what we cannot see, and fix mistakes when you tell us. See our editorial standards and methodology. General information, not legal or financial advice. Refreshed weekly.
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