We are adding my wife to the house. Is a quitclaim deed the right way?

Answer 1

Other answers here seem to be on the mark, with on exception. In some states, a "title company" is who can help you. In other states (like mine) attorneys do such work.

You *could* write up the quit-claim deed yourself and have it recorded at the courthouse, but I do NOT advise that unless you are ABSOLUTELY sure you know what you are doing.

Answer 2

A quitclaim deed will do the job properly notarized and filed with the county in which you live.

The best way to do this is go to your telephone book, find a title company and set up an appointment with them.

They will do the same you and your wife and whom ever else will sign a quit claim deed in front of the title companies notary.

After all has signed the necessary deeds the title company will the file the deeds with the county recorder's office.

This method will solve many problems in the event you refinance your property or would want to sell it down the road.

The cost should not be a lot more than if you simple find a notary and appear before them.

I hope this has been of some use to you, good luck.

"FIGHT ON"

Answer 3

A quit claim deed is proper, however the best may be a Grant Deed, check with the escrow company as they are the ones that will insure title or defend with title defects.

Answer 4

Go to http://www.askmehelpdesk.com/real-estate-law/how-add-someone-your-deed-91136.html to read about how to do it.