Because of the lack of title guarantees, quitclaim deeds are most often used to transfer property between two parties who know and trust each other, such as family members.
Steps to Transfer Property Consult Legal Counsel. Seek advice from a real estate attorney or legal advisor specializing in property transfers to family members. Prepare the Deed. Execute the Deed. Record the Deed. Consider Tax Implications. Gift Deeds. Inheritance.
We generally recommend TOD deeds as a supplement to, not replacement for, proper estate planning. Make sure you also have healthcare documents like a living will in place. But TOD deeds are a simple way to transfer real property while avoiding the probate process.
No deed or other writing purporting to convey land or an interest in land shall be declared void for vagueness in the description of the thing intended to be granted by reason of the use of the word "adjoining" instead of the words "bounded by," or for the reason that the boundaries given do not go entirely around the ...
Essentially, a quitclaim deed releases the grantor (the person transferring the property interest) from any future claims of ownership over the property. It does not promise that the grantor has valid ownership; it only promises that they will relinquish any claim they might have.
May I make out my own deed? Yes you may, however, we always recommend consulting an attorney regarding property transfers and changes, because minor changes in the wording of the document can completely change the legal meaning of the document.
"A deed seeking to convey an interest in land "is void unless it contains a description of the land sufficient to identify it or refers to something extrinsic by which land may be identified with certainty." Overton v. Boyce, 289 N.C. 291, 293, 221 S.E.2d 347, 348 (1976).
Yes, you can make your own Grant Deed. A lawyer is not required to prepare a valid and enforceable deed. If your deed meets the requirements in the state where the property is located, it is considered legal evidence of the transfer of title.