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Adding a family member to the deed as a joint owner for no consideration is considered a gift of 50% of the property's fair market value for tax purposes. If the value of the gift exceeds the annual exclusion limit ($16,000 for 2022) the donor will need to file a gift tax return (via Form 709) to report the transfer.

This requirement of the Florida constitution is referred to as 'joinder of spouse' and simply means that the non-owner spouse must sign the deed or mortgage for it to be valid. Joinder of spouse is required even if the other spouse isn't a co-owner of the property and/or is no longer residing on the property.

Although you can make a quitclaim deed yourself, we suggest hiring a real estate lawyer to ensure your deed is done right and meets the legal and filing requirements for Flordia and the local country recorders office where the property is located.

(Please note, the fee for our office to add someone to your deed is $650.00, plus recording costs and documentary stamps ? recordings costs are normally less than $50.00.)

Your spouse is not automatically added to the title of the home. A marriage provides ownership, but does not change the title documents. The best way to get that done is with a Quit Claim Deed? Here in Florida, you can get one of those at any title company, real estate attorney or family law attorney.

Because tenancy by the entirety avoids probate and provides protections not provided by other forms of ownership, it is usually the best choice for married couples who purchase Florida real estate.