Posted on: 11th Feb, 2010 06:20 pm
A grantor is going to transfer to me whatever title they have in a piece of land via quitclaim. I want to accept the transfer/quitclaim eventually, but would like to delay it for a few weeks or a month. Is delaying the process possible as a grantee if my signature isn't required on the deed? The grantor will be wanting to transfer title as soon as possible. Am I at their mercy regarding the schedule of title transfer? I live in Maine. Thanks.
Hi Mainer!
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You should record the title at the county recorder's office as soon as possible. If you record the deed after a longer period of time, the deed can get expired and you won't be able to file it.
Sussane
Welcome to forums!
You should record the title at the county recorder's office as soon as possible. If you record the deed after a longer period of time, the deed can get expired and you won't be able to file it.
Sussane
since you and the grantor seem to have come to an agreement about the transfer of "whatever title" is held currently in the property, what would you want to delay for? tax purposes,etc? have you and the grantor discussed this?
being at someone's mercy would seem to indicate you haven't expressed your desire to delay the transfer. it would seem to be beneficial to make your desires known.
being at someone's mercy would seem to indicate you haven't expressed your desire to delay the transfer. it would seem to be beneficial to make your desires known.
Thanks for the quick replies.
To clarify, the grantor bought an easement on my land from my neighbor in error. The grantor is now paying me a small fee for the use of my property until he can extinguish the easement via a quitclaim deed. However I've spent a good deal of money proving he bought from the wrong person and would like to recoup those legal fees. If I can delay the filing of the quitclaim deed for about a month, the easement and thus the fee he is paying me will continue, and make up for my legal expenses. My concern is he can file the deed ASAP and I won't be able to recoup my legal fees. Thanks again for the help.
To clarify, the grantor bought an easement on my land from my neighbor in error. The grantor is now paying me a small fee for the use of my property until he can extinguish the easement via a quitclaim deed. However I've spent a good deal of money proving he bought from the wrong person and would like to recoup those legal fees. If I can delay the filing of the quitclaim deed for about a month, the easement and thus the fee he is paying me will continue, and make up for my legal expenses. My concern is he can file the deed ASAP and I won't be able to recoup my legal fees. Thanks again for the help.