Category: Correction Deed
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My Dad Put My Nickname on the Deed: What Should I Do?
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 kind of situation arises…
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An Error in the Legal Description of the Deed: What Happens Now?
What can the buyer do when a real estate deed carries an incorrect legal description of the property? Perhaps it describes the wrong parcel, or fails to reflect all land purchased in the sale. An error in a legal description of a property has consequences. It can affect taxes. As lenders extend loans based on a percentage of the property’s…
