Posted on: 15th Jul, 2008 04:35 pm
Can a person sign, notarize, etc, a piece of property, but not file it; and after death have child file it to settle estate?
Welcome Katy.
I would suggest you to record the deed ASAP after signing and notarizing the quitclaim deed. Recording is needed to make a deed valid. Why do you want to file the deed later?
I would suggest you to record the deed ASAP after signing and notarizing the quitclaim deed. Recording is needed to make a deed valid. Why do you want to file the deed later?
A deed is valid once it is properly signed, notarized, and delivered to the grantee ("signed, sealed, and delivered").
The purpose of filing a deed is to give others notice of the transfer, so, for instance, a person cannnot give 2 people the deeds to the same property.
In your case, holding the deed without recording serves no purpose except give you less protection agains subsequent grantees. It sounds like you should consult with an estate planning attorney.
The purpose of filing a deed is to give others notice of the transfer, so, for instance, a person cannnot give 2 people the deeds to the same property.
In your case, holding the deed without recording serves no purpose except give you less protection agains subsequent grantees. It sounds like you should consult with an estate planning attorney.
