Welcome to Your Deed Preparation Journey: Navigating the Legal Landscape with Confidence
Starting a Deed Preparation can feel daunting, but understanding the journey ahead can provide clarity and confidence. At our firm, we break down the process into clear, manageable stages, ensuring you are well-informed and prepared every step of the way. Here's a roadmap of what to expect:
Our office will prepare the Deed according to your request.
We will send you a draft with a brief explanation of the transfer contemplated so you may ensure names are spelled correctly and the transfer contemplated is correct as to the parties and ownership.
We will also complete any paperwork that may be required to obtain Deed attachments (lien certificates, no consideration affidavits, etc.).
**Please note - we do not perform title searches and do not provide tax advice regarding the consequences of your transfer.
After the Deed is prepared, the Grantor (the person giving/selling the property) must sign it in front of a notary. The Grantee (the person receiving the property) not often required to sign the Deed, but may be required to in certain circumstances.
You can come to our office and execute your Deed or we will mail it to you. If you choose to have the Deed mailed, please contact us if you have any questions regarding proper execution of the document.
After the Deed has been properly signed, all fees paid, and the appropriate attachments have been received, we will send the Deed to the appropriate Land Records Office in the County where the real property is located.
**Please note: recording times are different in each county and it may take several months for the Clerk to return your recorded Deed to our office.
After we receive the recorded Deed from the Land Records Office, we will scan it into your file and send the original to you. After a Deed has been recorded, a new one must be executed and recorded to change it. Depending on the transfer, you may not be able to transfer the real property without consent of the Grantees.
Your receipt of the recorded Deed completes our representation of you! You may provide a copy to the Grantee(s) if you wish, or keep the document with your other estate plan and important documents. Should the Deed be destroyed or become misplaced, a replacement certified copy may be ordered from the Land Records Department
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By breaking down the deed preparation process into these stages, we strive to provide transparency and support, ensuring you are never in the dark about what comes next. Our goal is to navigate this journey together, with your interests at the forefront.