Posted on: 17th Jul, 2011 06:26 pm
So I had a sick grandfather who didn't have anything but a house that he owned. He signed up for state healthcare coverage and aquired lots of medical bills as well as the large amount of money the state payed for him to be taken care of. Well he was sick for many years with cancer roughly 8 years before he passed away. My grand mother had the house quitclaim deeded to her about a year before his death, but didn't record the deed with the recorders office until the next morning of him passing. My question is will she be able to keep the house or will it be taken? Thanks for any help in advance.
Hi Gottoyotaparts,
Normally, the deed should be recorded at the county recorder's office when the grantor is alive. As the deed was recorded after the grantor's death, things may be different for your grandmother. I will suggest her to contact a real estate attorney and take his opinion in this matter.
Thanks
Normally, the deed should be recorded at the county recorder's office when the grantor is alive. As the deed was recorded after the grantor's death, things may be different for your grandmother. I will suggest her to contact a real estate attorney and take his opinion in this matter.
Thanks
I was hopeing for a more direct definate answer for someone with a similar situation, that has experience with what could or would happen.
Would anyone else like to add any information?
I agree with what James has said above. If the deed was not recorded before the death of the grantor, it may not be of any value. Consulting a real estate attorney will really be a good option.
Depends on what state you are in, California recognizes the date of signature as long as it was legally notarized.