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Joint tenancy with right of survivorship (JTWROS) This is often a common vesting for married couples, but it also applies to family members planning to own a property together.

When adding someone to a title, or changing names on a title, people will generally record a conveyance document/deed. You can get blank legal documents at a stationery or office supply store. It needs to be completed and notarized. The Recorder's Office cannot help with filling out your deed.

Choosing a Legal Vesting (Requirement for all deeds) A vesting is a method of holding title to your real estate. A vesting is usually required every time you file a deed. Each vesting is unique and has both positives and negatives. Some allow the owners to avoid probate and others do not.

The most recognized form for a married couple is to own their home as Tenants by the Entirety. A tenancy by the entirety is ownership in real estate under the fictional assumption that a husband and wife are considered one person for legal purposes. This method of ownership conveys the property to them as one person.

' Spouses typically acquire title as ?tenants by the entireties,? which only applies to spouses. Sometimes you will see a couple who acquired the property before marriage. In some states, a pre-marital joint tenancy automatically becomes tenants by the entireties upon marriage.

A deed may be divided into three component parts: the premises; the habendum; and, the testimonium. The premises include the date, parties, consideration, granting clause, description, recital, and appurtenances.

The deed was forged; The deed was induced by fraud, misrepresentation, coercion, duress, or undue influence; The deed was not delivered, or not delivered properly, and there was no acceptance by the grantee.