Posted on: 13th Dec, 2007 08:15 pm
what is the process of adding a name to a home title deed? i am getting mixed answers, some very complicated, and some simple:
1. go to an independent escrow co. where they can do the addition for you.
2. fill out a quitclaim deed, grant deed, and a preliminary change of ownership form.
3. hire legal help.
all the above directions were directed by experienced people. i was also told it is a simple process, so why the legal help? i am totally confused and don't know which one is correct.
i just need to know all the forms to fill out and the process after the forms are completed. my fiance and i are first time home buyers, so we are inexperienced when it comes to this.
thank you in advance for all your help.
1. go to an independent escrow co. where they can do the addition for you.
2. fill out a quitclaim deed, grant deed, and a preliminary change of ownership form.
3. hire legal help.
all the above directions were directed by experienced people. i was also told it is a simple process, so why the legal help? i am totally confused and don't know which one is correct.
i just need to know all the forms to fill out and the process after the forms are completed. my fiance and i are first time home buyers, so we are inexperienced when it comes to this.
thank you in advance for all your help.
Hello Eileen,
You may use the quit claim to add a name to the title. This is the best and the easiest way to do. After you fill up the form, you have to notarize it and record it at the County Recorder's Office.
You may do it on your own but it is better to take legal assistance because you have to give the description of your property.
You will find a sample quit claim form here http://www.wsba.org/info/x-12c.pdf
If you could tell me where you live then I might help you with the particular form used in your state.
Hope this helps you. Feel free to ask if you have any further query.
You may use the quit claim to add a name to the title. This is the best and the easiest way to do. After you fill up the form, you have to notarize it and record it at the County Recorder's Office.
You may do it on your own but it is better to take legal assistance because you have to give the description of your property.
You will find a sample quit claim form here http://www.wsba.org/info/x-12c.pdf
If you could tell me where you live then I might help you with the particular form used in your state.
Hope this helps you. Feel free to ask if you have any further query.
any time you enter into a real estate transaction (especially when you are inexperienced, as you indicated), you should ensure that your legal interests are protected. hence, it is wise to retain legal counsel.
i dont mean to pry, but it seems that knowing why your name(s) is being added to title would help us to help you. can you elaborate on that?
quit claim deeds are, indeed, an easy method by which to transfer ownership. they are not the only means, however; furthermore, all a quit claim deed does is transfer "whatever" interest someone has. therefore (and this will scare some folk), anyone can quit claim an interest in property. if one has 0% interest, that can be quit-claimed - it just means that the new owner will then have 0% interest.
honestly, this is going to be confusing for you, but you did say you are inexperienced. wouldnt you expect it to be confusing?
i dont mean to pry, but it seems that knowing why your name(s) is being added to title would help us to help you. can you elaborate on that?
quit claim deeds are, indeed, an easy method by which to transfer ownership. they are not the only means, however; furthermore, all a quit claim deed does is transfer "whatever" interest someone has. therefore (and this will scare some folk), anyone can quit claim an interest in property. if one has 0% interest, that can be quit-claimed - it just means that the new owner will then have 0% interest.
honestly, this is going to be confusing for you, but you did say you are inexperienced. wouldnt you expect it to be confusing?
Hi Eileen,
Welcome to this forum.
Hiring legal help is always better. Consult with an attorney. He will help you to add your name on the title. Quitclaim deed is an option for you but for that also it is better if you consult with an attorney.
Thanks,
Larry
Welcome to this forum.
Hiring legal help is always better. Consult with an attorney. He will help you to add your name on the title. Quitclaim deed is an option for you but for that also it is better if you consult with an attorney.
Thanks,
Larry
A deed is used to transfer a property interest. Title is a summary of all property interests in a certain property. Thus, you cannot just "add" your name to a title; your property interest must be transferred to you.
Depending on the type of transfer, one can decide what type of deed is required.
Please explain in further detail the nature of your transaction, and we may be able to give you specific help.
Depending on the type of transfer, one can decide what type of deed is required.
Please explain in further detail the nature of your transaction, and we may be able to give you specific help.
A title company can prepare the deed for you for you and all parties on title currently to sign. You can then file it or the title company can do this for you.