A deed is a legal document that states who owns a piece of property. We’ve got articles, blog posts, podcasts, and videos with information for your questions about who owns the property, transferring deeds and quit claim deeds.
Inherit Property by Will or Receive by Deed?
Inherit Property by Will or Receive by Deed? Is it better to inherit real estate or receive by a quit claim deed? Q: My mom has a condo in Delaware, but she and I both live in Maryland in our own separate homes. The home my mom lives in is in my sister’s name. Mom’s [...]
Who owns the house?
Who owns the house? When you add kids to a deed and then remove them, it may be tough to know exactly who owns the house Q: My boyfriend's mother died two years ago. Back in 2007, she added her kids to the deed to the home and created a life estate for herself. Then, [...]
How Do You Check Your Deed?
How do you check your deed? How do you find your deed online? How do I check titles in Registry of Deeds? Q: In one of your recent columns, a widow asked about getting the deed to her house after her husband died. You told her to check her deed from time to time to [...]
Where is the Deed To My House?
Where is the deed to my house? How to prove you own your home. Q: My husband died a few years ago and had a life insurance policy. When I got the proceeds from the policy, I was able to pay off our home mortgage. I never received the original deed from the mortgage holder and [...]
Who Is Responsible for Recording a Deed?
Who is responsible for recording a deed? This reader wants to know how a home can be titled in the previous homeowners' names 20 years after the sale. Q: I’m writing to you regarding your column relating to when you get a tax bill for a home you no longer own. There is actually a [...]
What Are My Rights If My Name Is on a Deed?
What are my rights if my name is on a deed? My father put my name on the deed to his home but when he died his widow sold the house without me, now what? Q: Before my father died he added my name to the deed on his house which was mortgage free. He [...]
How to Fix an Error on Your Home Deed
How to fix an error on your home deed: Even if the home deed error seems minimal, spend time to correct the error quickly. Q: My deed contains an error. Instead of one of the property lines being described as running "south westerly 146 feet,” it reads "south easterly 146 feet." For purposes of selling [...]
Do You Get the Deed After Your Final Mortgage Payment?
Do you get the deed after your final mortgage payment? After making your final mortgage payment, there are many documents you should receive, but is the home deed one of them? Q: My husband and I paid off our home in 1999, 10 years early. We never received a deed. The loan company said that [...]
Can a Deed Be Transferred If There Isn’t a Will?
When someone passes away without a will, it’s difficult to determine who the deed will be transferred to. Q: My aunt left me her house when she passed away but she didn't have a will and we didn't have any papers signed to state that she wanted me to have it. She told my cousin [...]
Changing Title and Deed of House Without Permission Not Allowed
Once the buyer and seller have agreed on the terms of a home sale, changing the title or deed without permission from all parties is not allowed. The seller cannot make any changes to the title or deed without the buyer's permission. There are some circumstances where small changes to the title or need, like to fix typographical errors, are allowed. However, it is best to consult an attorney when considering any changes to the house title or deed.