When does the title transfer according to a will?

The transfer of title according to a will occurs at probate. This is the legal process through which a deceased person's will is validated, and their estate is administered. During probate, the court verifies that the will is legitimate and meets the necessary legal requirements. Only after this process is completed can the assets, including real estate, be officially transferred to the beneficiaries as designated in the will.

The timing of the transfer is critical; simply signing a will does not execute or finalize the transfer of title. Additionally, the moment a testator passes away does not automatically convey ownership, as the will needs official recognition through probate. The appointment of an executor comes into play during the probate process, but title transfers specifically involve the validation of the will by the probate court before beneficiaries can claim their inheritance. Thus, probate is the definitive moment when title actually transfers according to the stipulations of the will.