How do I get a deed transferred to my name?

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My stepfather is giving me a piece of land to build a modular home on. How do I go about getting the land deed in my name? Can I use a quit claim deed from Lawdepot.com? Should I use a quit claim or a warranty deed? If I use a form online what do I do with it after I fill it out? Will it be legal? Help, I am so ignorant to all this stuff!

blue · Posted: Mon Aug 20, 2007 11:35 am Post subject:

Hi Lisa,

Welcome to Mortgagefit discussion board.

You can use a quit claim deed to get the land from your stepfather. After the deed is filled and signed, you have to get it notarized and recorded with your county recorder's office. These steps would result in transfer of ownership into your name.

At Mortgagefit state specific quit claim deeds forms are listed on this page: http://www.mortgagefit.com/predeal/quitclaim-stateforms.html , you can use the form depending on which state you are in.

Do let me know if you have any other questions.

Thanks
Blue

Niicss · Posted: Mon Aug 20, 2007 1:24 pm Post subject:

If your father holds the land free and clear of any liens then using a warranty deed would be better than quit claim deed.

miller_st · Joined: 17 Jan 2007 Posts: 917 168.84 Dollars($)

Yes warranty deed will be better is property title is clear of any lien, you can read more about warranty deeds from here - http://www.mortgagefit.com/warranty-deed.html

larry · Joined: 27 Jun 2007 Posts: 3328 473.51 Dollars($)

Hi Lisa,

A quitclaim deed will help you to get the acquired land deeded in your name. In the deed, your step father will be named as the grantor and you will be the grantee.
There is no problem if you use an online quitclaim form. It will be valid only after recording the deed in the County Recorder's office.

wildstorm_films · Joined: 22 Aug 2007 Posts: 131 8.66 Dollars($)

Doesn't the lawyer take care of this kinda of stuff? I remember when my dad passed away 10 yrs mom my got her name on the deed and a lawyer took care of all that.

Niicss · Posted: Tue Aug 28, 2007 11:29 am Post subject:

Yes, a lawyer can take necessary steps for ownership transfer from one person to another. And I would say it is always better to consult a lawyer instead of trying to complete such tasks on your own.

wildstorm_films · Joined: 22 Aug 2007 Posts: 131 8.66 Dollars($)

Yeah make sure you get a good lawyer though. One that isn't gonna lolly dag around when you get a deed done lol.

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