A deed is a legal document that states who owns a piece of property. We’ve got articles, blog posts, podcasts, and videos with information for your questions about who owns the property, transferring deeds and quit claim deeds.
Settling Condo Finances After Divorce
A woman is divorced from her husband, who lives the the condo they purchased together. She has a deed of trust and a lien on the condo, but the husband refinanced under his name. If there is a lien on the property, the husband should not have been able to refinance, so the lien may not be effective.
Removing Sibling From Home’s Title
A single man put is sister on the title of his home in case something happened to him. Now that he is married, he would like to take his sister off of the title but she will not agree to the change. There are many reasons why you should always check with an attorney before putting someone's name on the title of a major asset.
Real Estate Property Value: Finding The Original Sales Price
It can be difficult to find the original value of real estate property. Finding a copy of the original deed or other related documents can help you determine the original sales price and value of a piece of real estate. Ilyce and Sam tell you where to look if you're trying to find the original sales price and value of real estate property.
Removing Name From Home’s Deed
A woman is in the process of getting a divorce but is considering removing her husband's name from the home's deed before the divorce is final. Even though the woman says her husband abandoned her, he could still have rights to their home because his name is on the deed. A divorce attorney will help this woman move forward and protect herself during the divorce.
Settling Property After Split
A couple splits up leaving the name of the man on the mortgage but both names on the title. Now the gentleman is stuck with the debt of the mortgage and not sole ownership of the home. The man can either buy the woman's share of the home or go to court to have the home awarded to him and become the sole owner on the title.
Real Estate Minute: Quit Claim Won’t Affect Mortgage
Real Estate Minute with Ilyce Glink Getting Him Off of the Mortgage Original Air Date: August 1, 2006
Warranty Deed And Quit Claim Deed
A homeowner is having trouble demonstrating ownership of his home to address issues with a siding contractor. He has tried to establish that he is on the title of their home with a quitclaim deed. Title insurance could solve this problem and prove that the title was transferred to him as the owner.
Revocable Living Trust Versus A Life Estate Deed
What are the differences between a revocable living trust and a life estate deed. Life estates are quite different from a revocable living trust. The trust would name a beneficiary for property and the property would go into the trust. The life estate deed means you're given or sold property but allow someone the right to occupy it while she's still alive.
Adding Life Partner to Home’s Deed
A couple is concerned about how to protect their investment in a home that both partners pay expenses for but only one partner is on the title. It's a simple process to add a name to a title, but there are more complex issues of a domestic partnership agreement. A domestic partnership agreement would detail how both people hold the title to the home.