Florida Quitclaim Deed - Individual to Individual with Reserved Life Estate

But you might be wondering if an owner can transfer a deed to another person without a real estate lawyer. The answer is yes. Parties to a transaction are always free to prepare their own deeds.A quitclaim deed, for example, is far simpler than a warranty deed.

Complete the form. The form will ask for a variety of information. Have the form witnessed. You will need to have at least two witnesses for each signature on the deed. File the form. Pay the fee. Distribute copies.

A quit claim deed should be filed with the Clerk of Court in the county where the property is located. This will involve taking the deed to the Clerk's office and paying the required filing fee (typically about $10.00 for a one-page quit claim deed).

Quitclaim deeds are most often used to transfer property between family members. Examples include when an owner gets married and wants to add a spouse's name to the title or deed, or when the owners get divorced and one spouse's name is removed from the title or deed.

So long as the quitclaim deed is valid (properly notarized, etc.) it can be recorded even after the grantor's death, so property owned by the deceased which has been deeded in that quitclaim deed should not need to pass through probate.

Fill in the deed form. Print it out. Sign in front of two witnesses and get all signatures notarized. Make a photocopy for each party to the transaction. Check the stamp tax and recording fees in your county. Record the document at the county clerk's office.

Yes, you can use a Quitclaim Deed to transfer a gift of property to someone. You must still include consideration when filing your Quitclaim Deed with the County Recorder's Office to show that title has been transferred, so you would use $10.00 as the consideration for the property.