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In a significant legal change we recently discussed here, the New York State Senate has voted unanimously for its Bill 8663, which amends state law “to limit the recordkeeping and reporting duties of public notaries only to electronic notarization acts.” That...

Published on: July 26, 2024

My dad passed away. His name and mine are on the home deed I just inherited from him. Here’s the issue. He put my nickname, Kathy, on the deed — though my actual name is Katherine. Do I need to change the deed? If so, can you tell me how? This...

Published on: July 25, 2024

Whether you’re about to receive the deed to your first home, or could use a refresher on all things deed-related, we’ve got you covered. A deed is a legal document (also called a legal instrument) that serves to transfer a real estate title from...

Published on: July 24, 2024

The question of the day is: I need to take someone off my house deed. Can I do it without calling anyone’s attention to this? Spoiler alert: No. Nor can one owner create a new deed that doesn’t include the other co-owner in order to extinguish...

Published on: July 22, 2024

A Transfer on Death Deed (TODD) is a legal document that allows property owners to transfer real estate to a beneficiary upon their death without the need for probate. This type of deed is designed to simplify the process of property transfer, ensuring...

Published on: July 21, 2024

Deed in escrow has multiple meanings. In this article, we’ll discuss the concept as it applies to community restoration, and we’ll also discuss the deed in escrow as a way of averting a foreclosure. Using the Deed in Escrow for Community Restoration Some...

Published on: July 20, 2024