Recent Answers to Property Deed Law Questions

Jerome L.

Answered Nov 4, 2025

If your Texas home sold for more than what you owed, you may be entitled to what is called surplus or excess funds. These funds are held by the county or trustee after foreclosure. To claim them, you must file a petition for release of surplus funds with proof of ownership and sale details. An attorney can help confirm eligibility and make sure you recover the full amount before others claim it.

Melissa L.

Answered Oct 21, 2022

A quit claim deed is like a warranty deed for a permanent transfer of ownership to a property after the applicable consideration of payment.

Michael S.

Answered Oct 18, 2022

Caveat- I'm a Pennsylvania lawyer. That being said, a quitclaim deed gives you the exact same rights as the party conveying title to you. So if there are liens against the property, for instance, those liens would remain after you take title. Preferably, you would have a title search performed and receive a warranty deed, which would protect you against claims against the property.

Richard G.

Answered Jul 12, 2022

Without complications, attorneys fees relative to drafting a deed granting the property from one owner to another will cost roughly $500 - $750 in Massachusetts. Usually, these matters are relatively uncomplicated, however, at times they can be more complex. The attorney should take some time with you to understand the details of your situation so as to ensure that the deed is drafted according to your needs.

Meghan T.

Answered Mar 11, 2022

Hello. There are multiple solutions to this problem. The simplest solution would be for your grandfather (or whoever the current owner is) to deed the property over to your father's heirs. They could also switch parcels of land. Depending on how long ago the home was built, the owner of the house could potentially have a right to the property via an adverse possession. Feel free to contact me to discuss this matter in more detail. - Meghan Thomas, Esq.

T. Phillip B.

Answered Feb 18, 2022

Depending on the land and business, I'd consider making an LLC for asset protection reasons. Then you could have a trust as the member. If you need to get the property out of your estate, this will dictate what to do with the trust.