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What is a Deed?

Published on: April 26, 2023 | By Underwood Law Firm, P.C.

4262023-300x300 A deed is a legal instrument, evidenced in writing, to confirm the ownership interest or legal rights of an owner of real property. Essentially, a deed is necessary to determine the titleholder of a piece of real estate. Moreover, a deed grants an owner of real property legal rights to convey, sell, or transfer the property. Therefore, when purchasing a piece of real property, it is extremely important for a person to obtain a deed in order to evidence their ownership in writing and protect their legal rights in the property.

However, a deed is not just a simple piece of paper establishing a person’s ownership interest in the property. There are several elements that are required in order for a deed to be valid. At the Underwood Law Firm, our attorneys are more than familiar with the elements of a deed and its effect on real property.

Elements of a Valid Deed

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What is the difference between a grant deed and a marital deed? (Civil Code § 1092)

Published on: September 30, 2022 | By Underwood Law Firm, P.C.

Underwood-Blog-Images-3-1-300x300 The deed to a property is the most important document a property owner has. It describes the title and its associated rights while operating as the conveyance of property itself. But not all deeds are the same, especially when marriage enters the equation.

Marital deeds carry with them their own rules, rights, and duties requiring in-depth knowledge of family law and community property. And while spouses can choose to acquire property through a regular grant deed, more often than not, that isn’t the case. Understanding the differences between the two is of crucial importance for estate planning, and in these situations, having an experienced real estate attorney at your side can make all the difference. The Underwood Law Firm encounters both types of deeds with frequency and has the familiarity and skill to help title holders understand their rights.

What is a deed?

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What is the difference between a grant deed and a gift deed? (Civ. Code § 1113)

Published on: September 7, 2022 | By Underwood Law Firm, P.C.

Underwood-Blog-Images-1-300x300 The deed to a property is the most important document a property owner has. It describes the title and its associated rights while operating as the conveyance of property itself. But not all deeds are the same.

While grant deeds and gift deeds are incredibly similar, their differences can inevitably lead to legal disputes. The added family dynamics that typically accompany gift deeds can make things even murkier. In these situations, having an experienced real estate attorney at your side can make all the difference. The Underwood Law Firm encounters both types of deeds with frequency and has the familiarity and skill to help title holders understand their rights.

What is a deed?

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What is the difference between a grant deed and a quitclaim deed? (Civil Code § 1113)

Published on: August 5, 2022 | By Underwood Law Firm, P.C.

Underwood-Blog-Images-1-1-300x300 The deed to a property is the most important document a property owner has. It describes the title and its associated rights while operating as the grant of the property itself. But not all deeds are created equal.

While grant deeds and quitclaim deeds are the most common tools for transferring title, they carry different warranties and convey fundamentally different property interests. These differences are immensely important, as they determine what rights a property owner actually has. The Underwood Law Firm, P.C. encounters both types of deeds with frequency and has the familiarity and skill to help titleholders understand their rights.

What is a deed?

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