What is Deed?
Deeds are legal documents used to transfer ownership of real estate. They are essential in property sales, gifting, and inheritance. Explore our state-specific templates for your needs.
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Pennsylvania Deeds
Deeds are vital documents for property transactions in Pennsylvania. Our attorney-drafted templates are quick and easy to complete.
Common Pennsylvania Deed documents
- Warranty Deed — transfers property with guarantees about title.
- Quitclaim Deed — transfers any interest in property without guarantees.
- Grant Deed — conveys property with certain assurances about ownership.
- Bargain and Sale Deed — implies ownership rights but lacks warranties.
- Executor’s Deed — used by an executor to transfer property from an estate.
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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Pennsylvania Contract for Deed PackageEverything needed for owner-financed real estate transactions in one package, including multiple essential legal forms.
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Quitclaim Deed - Individual to a TrustTransfer property ownership to a trust with this straightforward legal tool, ensuring your assets are managed according to your wishes.
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Agreement or Contract for Deed for Sale and Purchase of Real Estate a/k/a Land or Executory ContractUse this legal document to outline the terms for buying and selling real estate through an executory contract, ensuring both parties' interests are protected.
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Quitclaim Deed from Individual to IndividualTransfer property ownership easily between individuals, using a straightforward document that ensures clear title without warranties.
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Special Warranty Deed from Corporation to Limited PartnershipTransfer property from a corporation to a limited partnership, ensuring clear title without future claims.
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Warranty Deed - Partnership to Two IndividualsSecure property ownership with this essential document, ideal for transferring real estate between partners to individuals.
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Warranty Deed from Individual to IndividualTransfer property ownership securely and effectively between individuals with this detailed legal document.
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Quitclaim Deed from Individual to Himself and WifeUse this document to transfer property ownership from an individual to themselves and their partner, ensuring clarity in property rights.
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Pennsylvania Gift Deed for Individual to IndividualUse this document to transfer property ownership as a gift between individuals, ensuring clarity and legal protection.
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Warranty Deed to Child Reserving a Life Estate in the ParentsTransfer property to a child while retaining a life estate, ensuring parents can live on the property for their lifetimes.
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Similar documents: key differences
- Warranty Deed vs. Quitclaim Deed — Warranty deeds provide guarantees, while quitclaim deeds do not.
- Grant Deed vs. Bargain and Sale Deed — Grant deeds offer more assurances than bargain and sale deeds.
- Executor’s Deed vs. Administrator’s Deed — Executor’s deeds are for wills, while administrator’s deeds pertain to intestate estates.
- General Warranty Deed vs. Special Warranty Deed — General warranties cover the whole ownership period, while special warranties only cover the grantor’s period.
Key legal points
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Deeds transfer property ownership from one party to another.
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Notarization or witnessing is often required for validity.
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Different types of deeds offer varying levels of protection.
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State laws guide the specifics of deed usage and requirements.
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Deeds should be recorded to provide public notice of ownership.
How to get started
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- Find a template that suits your specific needs.
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- Complete your document using the online editor.
- Export or send your document via download, email, or mail.
FAQs
A deed legally transfers property ownership from one person to another.
Yes, recording your deed in local land records is essential for public notice.
Once a deed is signed and delivered, it typically cannot be revoked.
A lost deed can be replaced by drafting a new deed, often with court assistance.
Property transfers may incur transfer taxes, depending on the state and transaction type.
Glossary
- Deed - A legal document that transfers property ownership.
- Grantor - The person transferring the property.
- Grantee - The person receiving the property.
- Notarization - The process of having a document certified by a notary public.
- Title - Legal right to own or use property.
- Warranty - A guarantee regarding the validity of a title.
- Transfer - The act of moving ownership from one party to another.
- Executor - Person appointed to carry out the terms of a will.
- Intestate - Dying without a valid will.
- Recording - The act of registering a deed with local authorities.