Quitclaim or Gift Deed?
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Quitclaim or Gift Deed?
We were recently given a cabin to be held jointly with 7 other relatives. We do
not want to own or have any part of this property. How do we quitclaim or deed
it to the other joint tenants?
Asked on May 30, 2017 under Real Estate Law, California
Answers:
S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 7 years ago | Contributor
You and the parties to whom you are going to quitclaim your interest in the property appear before a notary. The quitclaim deed is signed in the presence of a notary. The quitclaim deed releases your entire right, title, and interest in the property. It must be signed in the presence of a notary. After being signed in the presence of a notary, the quitclaim deed must be recorded (filed with the County Recorder's office). The quitclaim deed becomes effective upon being recorded.
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