Real Estate Home Deed And ReTitle Services in Rhode Island
What Is Home Deed Retitling?
A Simple Change — With Big Legal Impact
Home deed retitling is the legal process of updating the ownership record of your property with the Rhode Island land evidence records.
This process must be done carefully. A mistake — even a small one — can create ownership disputes, trigger unintended tax consequences, invalidate estate planning goals, or cause problems during a sale or refinance.
Working with a Rhode Island real estate attorney ensures your deed is prepared, recorded, and compliant with state law.

Why Home Deed Retitling Matters
When Life Changes, Your Deed Should Too
Many Rhode Island homeowners don’t realize their deed may be outdated, incorrect, or risky until a problem arises. Home deed retitling ensures your property is legally owned the way you intend — not just the way it was purchased years ago.
Common reasons homeowners retitle deeds include:
- Marriage or divorce
- Transferring property into a trust
- Adding or removing an owner
- Estate or inheritance planning
- Refinancing or loan payoff
- Correcting deed errors
If your deed doesn’t reflect your current situation, it can cause legal headaches, probate delays, or tax issues down the road.


