Tag: Title Search
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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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Lost Deed to Inherited Mineral or Oil Rights. What Should I Do?
From time to time we’re asked what to do if a deed is missing to mineral or oil rights. Can you recover your interest in these rights if you’re missing the deed? And how are these rights exercised? In this article, we take the questions one at a time.
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Behind the Scenes of a Home Purchase: What’s Your Title Company Doing?
You joyfully pick up the keys on closing day, and leave the office triumphant, a thick folder from the title company under your arm. The title company played a starring role in your day. At least it did if a mortgage is involved! Cash buyers need not hire experts to run a search on the…
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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…