What is Deed?
Deeds are legal documents that transfer property ownership. They are used in various real estate transactions. Explore our state-specific templates for your needs.
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Alabama Deeds
Deeds are essential documents for property transactions. Our attorney-drafted templates are quick and easy to complete.
Common Alabama Deed documents
- Warranty Deed — transfers ownership with guarantees about the title.
- Quitclaim Deed — transfers whatever interest the grantor has in the property.
- Grant Deed — provides assurances that the property has not been sold to others.
- Special Warranty Deed — offers limited guarantees about the title during the grantor's ownership.
- Bargain and Sale Deed — implies some ownership but without warranties against title defects.
- Gift Deed — transfers property as a gift without consideration.
Deed forms by State
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- District of Columbia
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- Wisconsin
- West Virginia
- Wyoming
Popular forms
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Alabama Contract for Deed PackageGet everything you need for owner-financed real estate transactions in one convenient package—including essential documentation and notices.
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Quitclaim Deed - Husband and Wife to Three IndividualsUse this to transfer property ownership from spouses to multiple individuals, ensuring all rights and claims are released.
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Agreement or Contract for Deed for Sale and Purchase of Real Estate a/k/a Land or Executory ContractSecure your real estate transaction with clear terms for payment and ownership, ensuring both parties understand their rights.
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Quitclaim Deed from Individual to IndividualTransfer property ownership between individuals easily without a warranty of title, ideal for simple transactions or transferring interests among family members.
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Warranty Deed from Individual to IndividualUse this legal document to transfer property ownership between individuals, providing a warranty of clear title and protection against future claims.
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Quitclaim Deed from Husband to Himself and WifeEasily transfer property between partners with this deed, ensuring joint tenancy and right of survivorship without legal complications.
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Quitclaim Deed from Two Individuals to an IndividualUse this form to transfer property ownership from two individuals to one, ensuring legal clarity and protection for all parties involved.
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Warranty Deed to Child Reserving a Life Estate in the ParentsSecurely transfer property to your child while retaining rights to live there during your lifetime, preventing potential disputes over future ownership.
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Quitclaim Deed from Husband and Wife to Two Individuals as Joint TenantsFacilitate the transfer of property ownership between spouses and two individuals as joint tenants, ensuring clear rights to the property.
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Similar documents: key differences
- Warranty Deed vs. Quitclaim Deed — Warranty deeds offer guarantees; quitclaim deeds do not.
- General Warranty Deed vs. Special Warranty Deed — General provides full title guarantees; special is limited.
- Grant Deed vs. Bargain and Sale Deed — Grant includes certain assurances; bargain and sale implies ownership only.
- Executor’s Deed vs. Administrator’s Deed — Executor deeds are used in wills; administrator deeds apply in intestate cases.
Key legal points
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Deeds must be signed and often notarized to be valid.
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Different types of deeds serve different purposes in property transfer.
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A deed is not the same as a title; it conveys ownership but does not define it.
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Deeds can be contested if there are issues with the execution or intent.
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Many states require recording deeds to provide public notice of ownership.
How to get started
Begin your process with these simple steps.
- Find a template or package that fits your situation.
- Review the description, preview, and signing requirements.
- Get full access with a subscription.
- Complete it in the online editor.
- Export or send: download, email, USPS mail, notarize online, or send for e-signature.
FAQs
A trust can help manage assets more effectively than a will alone.
Your assets may be distributed according to state laws, which may not align with your wishes.
It's a good practice to review your plan every few years or after major life events.
Beneficiary designations can override will instructions, so ensure they match your overall plan.
Yes, you can designate different agents for financial and health decisions in your documents.
Glossary
- Deed - A legal document that conveys property ownership.
- Grantor - The person transferring ownership of the property.
- Grantee - The person receiving ownership of the property.
- Title - Legal right of ownership to property.
- Notarization - The act of witnessing signatures to verify authenticity.
- Property Transfer - The process of changing ownership of real estate.
- Consideration - The value exchanged for a deed, often monetary.
- Executor - The person appointed to carry out a will's provisions.
- Administrator - The person appointed to manage an estate without a will.
- Beneficiary - An individual entitled to receive benefits from a deed or trust.