How does my mother add my name to her deed?
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A person may transfer a deed from her name to the name of herself and another individual without an attorney. A warranty deed contains certain promises about the clear nature of the title, and that there are no undisclosed claims on the property. A quit claim deed makes no such assurances, and transfers the title subject to whatever claims may exist. Family members often use a quit claim deed when there are no issues regarding ownership or claims on the property.
A deed must be filled out with the appropriate information and signed by the person making the transfer. It must be signed in front of a notary and notarized. The completed deed must then be filed at the county recorder's office in the county where the property is located. Any applicable taxes and filing fees must be paid. I suggest calling the county recorder's office, as fees and filing procedures vary by office.
