If my father wants to give me his house, can I do a quitclaim deed without an attorney?
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If my father wants to give me his house, can I do a quitclaim deed without an attorney?
Asked on July 30, 2015 under Real Estate Law, California
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 9 years ago | Contributor
Yes, you can you file a quit claim on your own; there is no legal requirement that an attorney draft and file it. However while drafting and filing a deed is not that difficult, a simple mistake could invalidate it; it's easy to make errors if you're not familar with the terminology and procedures.
The fact is that, you really should consider consulting with a lawyer in your area. To have an attorney handle this for you will only cost a few hundred dollars, which is inexpensive compared to the thousandsmyou'll spend if something goes wrong.
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