Posted on: 28th Dec, 2008 05:32 pm
my mom is in the hospital with end-stage pancreatic cancer. currently, our family home is only in her name as she is sole owner and there is no mortgage or lien anymore. my mother unfortunately has never made out a will or trust of any kind and became ill very suddenly. she would like to transfer the property to my brother and i at this time. do we need a quit claim deed, warranty deed, etc? what do we do to make it legally binding since she is unable to leave the hospital? we reside in the state of illinois, and currently live in the home, if it makes a difference
Hi Susan!
Welcome to forums!
Your mother can sign a quitclaim deed in your brother's name and your name to transfer the property. Once she signs a quitclaim deed, you will have to notarize it and record it at the county recorder's office.
Sample quitclaim deed forms are available online. But it is always better to take the help of an attorney to draft the deed.
Feel free to ask if you have further queries.
Sussane
Welcome to forums!
Your mother can sign a quitclaim deed in your brother's name and your name to transfer the property. Once she signs a quitclaim deed, you will have to notarize it and record it at the county recorder's office.
Sample quitclaim deed forms are available online. But it is always better to take the help of an attorney to draft the deed.
Feel free to ask if you have further queries.
Sussane