Real Property Legal Questions and Answers
May I issue a warranty deed to myself when I received title through a quitclaim deed?
I bought a house in Detroit, MI and received a quit claim deed because i agreed to take over the back taxes that were still owed. Now that the taxes are paid in full. I would like to apply for a HUD improvement loan to fix the house but their requirement is to have a warranty deed; so am I able to transfer my quit claim deed to myself as a warranty deed: would I use the listed ...
06/10/2011 | Category: Real Property » Deeds | State: New York | #25003Should I Be Named on the Deed of My Parent's House?
In NJ, if I am the only child and have Power of Attorney do I need to add my name on the deed of my mother's house and bank accounts? Thank you
06/05/2011 | Category: Real Property » Deeds | State: New Jersey | #24969Is it a Good Idea to Deed My Properties to My Child?
if one owns real estates properties in addition to his/her residence, is it wise to transfer the ownership to the children? or is it better to remain on the title as a joint owner with rights of survivorship? what is the approximate fees/expenses for such transfers? please respond.thank you.
06/04/2011 | Category: Real Property » Deeds | State: California | #24967How Can i Take Overthe Mortgage for My Boyfriend?
Is there anything that I can do to get my name removed from a mortgage loan that I signed a quit claim deed over to my ex-boyfriend? We live reside in the state of Maryland.
06/04/2011 | Category: Real Property » Deeds | State: Maryland | #24963Can a Life Estate Be Willed to Another When the Life Tenant Dies?
My question involves real estate located in the State of: New York. A family member is granted all property, April 2006, via 'Warranty Deed with Reserved Life Use' by their mother. Clause in deed is as follows:Excepting and reserving to the party of the first part, herein named, XXXXX XXXXX, life estate for and during her natural lifetime. This life use is personal and not assi...
06/02/2011 | Category: Real Property » Deeds | State: New York | #24952What Deed Do I Use to Transfer Property After a Divorce?
My ex and I divorced last year and I was awarded our house in Florida and one in Ohio. What form do I use for these houses for a Quit claim. She is currently oveseas but will return in June after I travel overseas for work, so we will not be in the country at the same time, but could sign off on the forms seperately. Do I use the individual to individual form?
05/25/2011 | Category: Real Property » Deeds | State: Florida | #24898How do we remove one of threes owners from title to property and just have 2 owners?
My husband and I bought a house under my name and my brother in law's name, I put my name and my brother in law's name on the deed, I didnt know you could put anybody you wanted on the deed. my question is what forms do I need to fill out to change the names on the deed, to mine and my husband's name, And what is it that my brother in law needs to sign to release the property t...
05/19/2011 | Category: Real Property » Deeds | State: California | #24875How Do I Remove a Survey Exception on a Title Insurance Policy?
At the closing sale of 40 acres lot in 1977 the owners 1965 survey was available and a re-certified survey by the same firm in 1977, with a note: 'Amended February 15, 1977 to show warranty Deed legal, not surveyed this date'. Question: is this sufficient to remove the survey exception on the title insurance policy?
05/16/2011 | Category: Real Property » Deeds | State: Florida | #24848How Can My Parents Give Me Half Ownership of Their Property?
My parents own a cabin in Kane County, Utah. They are paying a mortgage on it. They would like to transfer 50% ownership of the cabin to me using a quitclaim deed. Which would be the correct form for them to use to transfer 50% of the ownership. If that isn't possible, my parents and I do have a joint LLC for real estate investments in Nevada. Could we just put the Utah pr...
05/09/2011 | Category: Real Property » Deeds | State: Utah | #24796Does a Spouse Need to Sign a Deed for Property Owned by the Other Spouse?
My wife owned a house (clear title) before we were married and now wants to give it to her sister (who is now married). It is a two part question. First, since my wife was single when she bought the house, do I (husband) need to have to my name also on the new warranty deed (husband and wife) when it transfers to her sister? The second part of the question is that my sister-i...
04/22/2011 | Category: Real Property » Deeds | State: Kansas | #24700