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What is a quitclaim deed?
A Quitclaim Deed is a legal document that transfers property from one person to another without any kind of guarantee or warranty from the seller. A seller literally “quits” his or her “claim” to the property, and gives those rights to the buyer. A Quitclaim Deed is also sometimes called a quick claim deed or a quick deed.
Common examples of uses for a quitclaim deed:
- Selling a property to another without performing a title examination or obtaining title insurance
- Gifting a property to another
- Transferring property to an ex-spouse pursuant to a divorce decree
- Transferring property to a living trust or a limited liability company
- Resolving a “cloud” on title
- Avoiding probate with a survivorship deed or a Transfer-on-Death affidavit
In a transaction with title insurance, we typically recommend the use of a Warranty Deed instead, which is a document where the seller warrants or guarantees that the seller holds good title to the property. This deed provides better protection for the buyer.
Why hire an attorney to draft your deed?
In Ohio, only an attorney can draft a deed for others. All title companies must use an attorney to draft deeds.
Many clients ask why they need to engage a lawyer to draft a deed if they can download a form off the Internet. The obvious answer is that the recorder’s office is happy to take your money now and accept a defective deed. Errors won’t be noticed for years, sometimes decades, down the line. By that time, it’s often too late to reach the seller to correct the problem.
What kind of mistakes can happen?
Here’s a short list of potential issues that we commonly see when property owner try their hand at drafting their own deeds or using a do-it-yourself legal document website:
- Dower not released by a spouse
- Legal description is incorrect or references the wrong parcel
- Notary clause not properly drafted or improperly filled out
- Grantee’s name misstated or omitted
- A deed conveys property to a minor child or incompetent person
- A trade name or trust without a trustee is named
- Grantee’s corporation or LLC not registered with the state
All of these issues and more can cause a deed to become void. Don’t let this happen to you!
Our deed experts use a thorough checklist to evaluate each transaction to ensure the highest quality. Whether you need a full closing or simply a quitclaim deed, we can help you get it done quickly and smoothly.
OK, I’ll hire an attorney. What does it cost?
Most lawyers charge a high hourly rate for their time talking to you, drafting the deed, and driving it to the recorder’s office. Because we handle a high volume of deeds, we’re able to offer this service for a simple, reasonable fixed fee and a quick turnaround time, often a week or less. We’ll prepare your deed and handle the recording—so you know what it will cost from the start.
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