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Can a notarized letter be suficient to transfer property to our son?

Posted on: 01st May, 2009 05:54 pm
My husband and I gave our son a portion of our land 4 years ago. We had the letter notarized. Is this sufficient to prove that we gave it to him or we will need documentation.
Hi leilahall,

I think you should have used some kind of a deed, like a quitclaim or warranty deed, to transfer the portion of the land to your son and should have had the deed notarized. This would have been far more authentic than a simple letter stating that the property has been transferred. I think you can still use a deed to transfer it to your son and have it notarized and recorded with the county clerks office.
Posted on: 03rd May, 2009 11:17 pm
it might serve as proof of your intentions, but it will not suffice as actual ownership. as jenkin has noted, you need to file a deed.
Posted on: 04th May, 2009 08:00 am
A deed will do just the job... A notarized letter is some proof but not an actual legalized document for transferring property to your son, Be safe and get a deed.
Posted on: 04th May, 2009 09:28 am
Agree with the team above.
Posted on: 04th May, 2009 12:44 pm
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