Full question:
I am the surviving joint tenant of two 40 acre parcels. A total of 80 acres. I have the original Trust Deeds and the original Full Reconveyances. I also have the certified death certificates for the deceased joint tenants. I want to accomplish two things. (1) I want to file the proper documents to show myself as the sole owner. (2) I want to add my living children as joint tenants to the 80 acres. What deeds do I need? Can your company prepare the proper documents for me? If so, how much does it cost?
- Category: Real Property
- Subcategory: Deeds
- Date:
- State: California
Answer:
Procedures for removing a deceased joint tenant from a deed vary by local recorder's office. Typically, a death certificate is required. I suggest calling the recorder's office in the county where the property is located for applicable requirements.
In order to transfer property from an individual to three individuals are tenants in common, there are various types of deeds that may be used. A warranty or grant deed contains certain assurances about the ownership of the property and that there are no claims on the property. A quit claim deed offers no such assurances and passes only the interest that the transferor actually owns, if any, without a warranty of ownership.
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