quit claim?

Question

mom had quitclaim notorized but not recorded
she died of a heart attack 2 days later
is it valid still

Answer 1

You need to check the law in your state as to whether a deed can still be recorded if the signatory is dead. Notarization, in some jurisdictions, may be insufficient.

Answer 2

Any deed must be signed, sealed, and delivered to be good.

Recording puts it on public notice so a deed that meets the three requirements above is good.

You said she signed it and sealed (notarized) it; if she delivered it to the person who was supposed to get it, then it is still good.

Go record it.

Answer 3

Once it has been recorded, it will be a valid deed. Get it recorded with your county recorder as soon as possible.