Get MN UCB 10.3.1 2011

The Minnesota quitclaim deed is a legal form used to convey property in the state of Minnesota. This form of transfer comes with no guarantee that the seller can transfer the property legally or that he or she has unfettered title to the premises.

A quitclaim deed is also used to clear up title to property, if there is an issue with someone else possibly having an ownership right in the property, he or she can be asked to sign a quitclaim to make sure the new owner has complete title.

Because quitclaim deeds expose the grantee to certain risks, they are most often used between family members and where there is no exchange of money. Due to this, quitclaim deeds typically are not used in situations where the property involved has an outstanding mortgage.

1. Consult an Attorney. Though this is an optional step, it is best to consult a real estate attorney prior to completing and filing a quit claim deed. ... It is optional, however, so completing and filing a quit claim deed does not require legal assistance.

A quitclaim deed is also used to clear up title to property, if there is an issue with someone else possibly having an ownership right in the property, he or she can be asked to sign a quitclaim to make sure the new owner has complete title.

Q: How long does it take for Quitclaim Deed to process? A: I could get you one done in about 15 minutes. So here's what you do. Get a copy of YOUR deed (where you got title) and go to a lawyer's office.

Rates vary by state and law office but typically fall in the range of $200 to $400 per hour. Title companies routinely prepare quitclaim deeds in many states. Fees for title companies vary, but a market scan shows an average of $100 to $200 for a simple quitclaim deed.

Ask for and fill out a Preliminary Change of Ownership Report, file the signed and notarized deed with the county recorder, and pay the required filing fees. ... Other county recorders prefer to mail the original quit claim deed to the grantee.

Because no money changes hands during a quitclaim, the Internal Revenue Service applies federal gift tax rules to these transactions. Under the gift tax rules, the grantor must pay tax on the property through a federal income tax return.

The Quit Claim Deed form uses the terms of Grantor (Seller or Owner of said property) and Grantee (Buyer of said property) for the two parties involved. First, the parties must fill in the date. Then, write in the name of the county and state in which the property is located.

Quitclaim deed. A quitclaim deed is a legal instrument that is used to transfer interest in real property. ... The owner/grantor terminates ( quits ) any right and claim to the property, thereby allowing the right or claim to transfer to the recipient/grantee.

In most states, there is a period of two years following the deed's filing date during which the quitclaim deed can be contested. If either the grantor or grantee wants to challenge the validity of the quitclaim deed, the challenge must be made during this time period.

Your Deed will not expire or become invalid due to the mere passage of time. However, be aware that if the Deed is not recorded, it does not become public record.

Generally speaking, no. Once a quit claim deed has been completed and filed with the County Clerk's Office, the title will officially pass from the grantor to the grantee. The only way to reverse a quit claim deed is to go to court and prove that the grantor was forced to sign the document under duress.

In the event that the grantor has an outstanding mortgage on the property, he or she remains legally responsible for the mortgage even after transferring ownership through a quitclaim deed. This is because a quitclaim merely transfers ownership not any debts or claims to the property.