Get Wy Quit Claim Deed 2017-2026

A quitclaim deed is a poor way to give legal ownership of a property back to a previous owner -- or to transfer it to anyone except those close to you -- because there is no guarantee that your ownership interest is valid and uncontested. The other party likely will insist on a grant deed or a warranty deed.

The good news is that, though it may not be an attractive option to many buyers, you can still sell the property normally. The title will still have been transferred to you. The quitclaim deed affects ownership and the name on the deed, but it does not affect the name on the mortgage.

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.

When to use a quitclaim deedQuitclaim 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 divorce and one spouse's name is removed from the title or deed.

Using a quitclaim bill of sale can have benefits for both seller and buyer. A seller is able to sell the property without having to ensure the title is clear. They sell it without guarantees, so if, for example, there is a lien against the property, that lien passes with the property to the buyer.

A quitclaim deed is sometimes used to avoid probate court by transferring an interest in real property before someone's death. The property is transferred by deed during their life, instead of being transferred by a will after the grantor's death.