Quit Claim Deeds

Do you need to transfer your property to a family member? Or have you just started a new business and want to move the property to your LLC?

If so, you will most likely need a quit claim deed, or QCD. Life brings changes, and with it, the ownership of your property may need to change as well, and that's where a QCD comes in.

A quit claim deed is simply the transfer of interest in a property from one party to another. The person transferring their interest is called the "grantor," while the person taking the interest in the property is called the "grantee." The grantor ends, or "quits," their claim to the property, allowing the grantee to take over.

While a QCD is one of the easiest ways to transfer property, it is important to note that there are no warranties of title transferred with this deed.

A quit claim deed does not normally occur when there is a buyer and seller and when money changes hands. These deeds also do not guarantee that the seller, or grantor, has ownership of the property, and there are no guarantees that the property is free of liens, which can prevent the sale of a property.

In order to guarantee ownership and a clear title on the property, a warranty deed would be needed to transfer the property, and a special warranty deed could be used to address defects that occurred during the seller's ownership.

Because of the lack of guarantees, QCD's are most commonly used to transfer property among family members, to a business, or as a gift.

Specific timelines can be set in a quit claim deed, and the transfer of property can occur immediately, at a specified time, or at death. An individual, business, or a trust can use a quit claim deed, and can be either the grantor or the grantee.

It is important to work with a reputable law firm when preparing a deed to ensure the document is prepared correctly, the legal description is accurately cited and the signature requirements are met in accordance with the requirements of the relevant county and jurisdiction. 


At Perrie & Associates we can help you determine the best document for your situation and transfer your property as quickly and efficiently as possible. Deed preparation is an affordable process with us, at only $85 for most documents, including recording fees. We would be happy to help with the transfer of your property and will work with you to do what's best for you!

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