Posted on: 08th Dec, 2009 02:17 pm
Many years ago, my mother put my name on the deed of her house as co-owner via a Grant Deed. So, it states that she is transferring ownership to both her and me. However, I was just reading that document and noticed that I never signed it. The only signature that appears is hers. Don't I have to sign it in order to accept it? Is it considered legal without my signature?
Hi Guest,
In most cases, the signature of the grantee is not required on the property deed. It is the grantor whose signatures are required in order to make the deed valid and legal. However, things may vary as per your state laws. Consult a real estate attorney of your state and check out whether the deed will be considered legal without your signatures.
In most cases, the signature of the grantee is not required on the property deed. It is the grantor whose signatures are required in order to make the deed valid and legal. However, things may vary as per your state laws. Consult a real estate attorney of your state and check out whether the deed will be considered legal without your signatures.