What is Deed?
Deeds are legal documents that convey ownership of real estate. They are used when buying, selling, or transferring property. Explore our state-specific templates for your needs.
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Michigan Deeds
Deeds are essential documents for transferring property ownership. Our attorney-drafted templates make the process quick and straightforward.
Common Michigan Deed documents
- Warranty Deed — guarantees that the seller holds clear title to the property.
- Quitclaim Deed — transfers whatever interest the seller has in the property without guarantees.
- Grant Deed — conveys property ownership and includes implied warranties of title.
- Special Warranty Deed — offers limited warranties for the property’s title.
- Executor’s Deed — used to transfer property from a deceased person's estate.
- Gift Deed — conveys property as a gift without payment.
- Tax Deed — transfers property after a tax foreclosure.
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
Form packages
Michigan Contract for Deed Package
Everything needed for an owner-financed real estate transaction in one place, with multiple related legal forms.
This package includes:
- Michigan Agreement or Contract for Deed for Sale and Purchase of Real Estate a/k/a Land or Executory Contract
- Michigan Notice of Intent to Enforce Forfeiture Provisions of Contact for Deed
- Michigan Final Notice of Forfeiture and Request to Vacate Property under Contract for Deed
- Michigan General Notice of Default for Contract for Deed
- Michigan Seller's Disclosure of Forfeiture Rights for Contract for Deed
- Michigan Seller's Disclosure of Financing Terms for Residential Property in connection with Contract or Agreement for Deed a/k/a Land Contract
- Michigan Contract for Deed Seller's Annual Accounting Statement
- Michigan Notice of Default for Past Due Payments in connection with Contract for Deed
- Michigan Final Notice of Default for Past Due Payments in connection with Contract for Deed
- Michigan Assignment of Contract for Deed by Seller
- Michigan Notice of Assignment of Contract for Deed
Michigan Satisfaction, Cancellation or Release of Mortgage Package
Easily manage mortgage releases and cancellations with this package, featuring all the necessary forms in one convenient location.
Michigan Assignment of Mortgage Package
Access multiple legal forms to effectively assign your mortgage rights to a third party, all in one convenient package.
Popular forms
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Michigan Contract for Deed PackageEverything needed for an owner-financed real estate transaction in one place, with multiple related legal forms.
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Agreement or Contract for Deed for Sale and Purchase of Real Estate a/k/a Land or Executory ContractUse this document when buying or selling real estate through an agreement for deed, enabling flexible payment terms and ownership transfer.
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Quitclaim Deed from Individual to IndividualTransfer property ownership easily between individuals with this straightforward legal document.
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Warranty Deed from Individual to IndividualConvey property between individuals with this deed, ensuring intentions for ownership rights and obligations are clearly stated.
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Quitclaim Deed from Husband to Himself and WifeSecurely transfer property ownership between partners while ensuring rights of survivorship, simplifying estate matters in case of one partner's passing.
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Quitclaim Deed from Husband and Wife or Two Individuals to Limited Liability CompanyTransfer property ownership from individuals to a limited liability company, ensuring claims are clear and legal.
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Enhanced Life Estate or Lady Bird Deed - Individual to IndividualUse this document to transfer property while retaining ownership rights, allowing you to bypass probate and protect the property for the recipient.
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Warranty Deed to Child Reserving a Life Estate in the ParentsSecurely transfer property to your child while retaining the right to live there for life, ensuring family stability.
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Warranty Deed for Three Individuals to Two Individuals as Joint Tenants with the Right of SurvivorshipUse this document to transfer property from three individuals to two as joint tenants, ensuring rights of survivorship.
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Quitclaim Deed - Limited Liability Company to an IndividualEasily transfer property from a limited liability company to an individual with this straightforward deed.
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Similar documents: key differences
- Warranty Deed vs. Quitclaim Deed — Warranty deeds offer guarantees of title, while quitclaim deeds do not.
- Grant Deed vs. Special Warranty Deed — Grant deeds convey ownership with full warranties; special warranty deeds limit warranties to the period of ownership.
- Executor’s Deed vs. Administrator’s Deed — Executor’s deeds are used by executors of wills, while administrator’s deeds are used in intestate situations.
- Gift Deed vs. Sale Deed — Gift deeds transfer property without payment; sale deeds involve a financial transaction.
Key legal points
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Deeds are necessary for any transfer of real estate ownership.
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Many deeds require notarization or witnesses in Michigan.
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Different deeds serve various purposes based on ownership and guarantees.
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A property deed is essential for proving ownership.
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Deeds can be used to add or remove individuals from property titles.
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The type of deed affects the buyer's protection against title defects.
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Deeds should be recorded with the appropriate county office to ensure public notice.
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FAQs
A trust and a will serve different purposes; both can be beneficial.
Your assets may be distributed according to state laws, which may not reflect your wishes.
It's wise to review your plan every few years or after major life changes.
Beneficiary designations can override your will; ensure they align with your overall plan.
Yes, you can designate separate agents for financial and healthcare decisions.
Glossary
- Deed - A legal document that conveys property ownership.
- Title - Legal right to own, use, and sell property.
- Grantor - The person transferring property ownership.
- Grantee - The person receiving property ownership.
- Notarization - Official validation of a document by a notary public.
- Warranty - A guarantee provided by the seller about the property title.
- Executor - A person appointed to manage a deceased person's estate.
- Intestate - Dying without a valid will.
- Beneficiary - An individual designated to receive assets from a will or trust.