Posted on: 13th Aug, 2007 09:10 am
my parent's owe a 1 acre lot in Ft. Myers, FL. They have given it to me and I need to transfer the deed to my name and remove both of their names so that I can pay the tax bill every year. Please advise how I can get this processed without having to go thru an attorney. I know there are services and forms on line, but I don't really know where to start.
Hi Seister,
To transfer the deed in your name your parents can use a warranty deed. After the deed is notarized and recorded with the county recorder's office you will become the new owner.
You can go through this following page to know more about the use of warranty deed in property transfer: http://www.mortgagefit.com/warranty-deed.html
Miller
To transfer the deed in your name your parents can use a warranty deed. After the deed is notarized and recorded with the county recorder's office you will become the new owner.
You can go through this following page to know more about the use of warranty deed in property transfer: http://www.mortgagefit.com/warranty-deed.html
Miller
"Please advise how I can get this processed without having to go thru an attorney."
You may very well complete the ownership transfer process without help of an attorney.
But I would suggest that you do consult one to be sure that no mistakes are done in the whole transfer process.
Doing it all by yourself you won't know if any mistakes have occurred and whether title has passed on to you or not.
You may very well complete the ownership transfer process without help of an attorney.
But I would suggest that you do consult one to be sure that no mistakes are done in the whole transfer process.
Doing it all by yourself you won't know if any mistakes have occurred and whether title has passed on to you or not.
Hi Seister,
A quitclaim deed can be used to transfer the deed in your name. In the deed, your parents will be named as the grantor and they will be transferring the property to you as the grantee. After completing the deed, it will have to be notarized and recorded in the County Recorder's office. And if you are well acquainted with the entire process of the deed, then there is no need to involve an attorney. But it is always advisable to appoint an attorney to guide you through the entire process of filling up the deed.
You can get the quitclaim form of your state at: http://www.clerk.leon.fl.us/sections/clerk_services/online_forms/official_records/quit_claim_deed.pdf
A quitclaim deed can be used to transfer the deed in your name. In the deed, your parents will be named as the grantor and they will be transferring the property to you as the grantee. After completing the deed, it will have to be notarized and recorded in the County Recorder's office. And if you are well acquainted with the entire process of the deed, then there is no need to involve an attorney. But it is always advisable to appoint an attorney to guide you through the entire process of filling up the deed.
You can get the quitclaim form of your state at: http://www.clerk.leon.fl.us/sections/clerk_services/online_forms/official_records/quit_claim_deed.pdf
Our sister passed away recently and left her house to our brother in her will. How do we go about getting the deed put in his name now that she has passed away?
Hi CindyB,
He might have to file an Affidavit of Heirship with a probate court to add his name to the title. However, since your sister has left a will and clearly mentioned there who her successor would be, he might not be required to do so. You can get in touch with county clerk's office and they would be able to tell you whether any affidavit of heirship needs to be filed or the title will be transferred to him as per the terms of the will straightaway.
He might have to file an Affidavit of Heirship with a probate court to add his name to the title. However, since your sister has left a will and clearly mentioned there who her successor would be, he might not be required to do so. You can get in touch with county clerk's office and they would be able to tell you whether any affidavit of heirship needs to be filed or the title will be transferred to him as per the terms of the will straightaway.