Tag: Real Estate Transfer

  • Using a Quitclaim Deed: What Are the Drawbacks?

    Using a Quitclaim Deed: What Are the Drawbacks?

    A quitclaim deed is a simple form that transfers a piece of real estate from one person to another. Any homeowner can fill out a quitclaim deed with their name and the name of the recipient, and the property’s existing legal description, sign it in front of a notary and record the document. That effectively…

  • Can a Quitclaim Deed Be Undone?

    Can a Quitclaim Deed Be Undone?

    A quitclaim deed transfers real estate to a new owner. A properly completed and recorded quitclaim cannot be undone. Here’s why — and what to do next if there’s a problem with the transfer.

  • What is a Quitclaim Deed?

    What is a Quitclaim Deed?

    There are various ways to transfer a real estate title, and among the simplest is a quitclaim deed. The person is literally quitting their claim to the property. Just because it’s the simplest method does not mean it’s the best, however, especially if you are the recipient of the property. That’s because the quitclaim deed…