A real estate lawyer assists in preparing the new deed, ensuring it's signed before a notary public, recording it with the county's Recorder of Deeds office, paying any applicable fees, and obtaining a copy of the recorded deed.
May I make out my own deed? Yes you may, however, we always recommend consulting an attorney regarding property transfers and changes, because minor changes in the wording of the document can completely change the legal meaning of the document.
Yes. But it is usually a good idea to have someone with certain expertise in the field such as an attorney or title company prepare it for you to make sure it's correct.
A deed of trust will include the same type of information stated in a mortgage document, such as: The identities of the borrower, lender, and trustee. A full description of the property to be placed in trust. Any restrictions or requirements on the use of the property while it is in trust.
Yes, you can make your own Grant Deed. A lawyer is not required to prepare a valid and enforceable deed.
A Pennsylvania property deed must contain the current owner (the grantor), the new owner (the grantee), a legal description of the property, and the signature of the grantor before the transfer. But there are also less common ways to use property, which require several different types of property deeds.
For a deed to be legal, it must state the name of the buyer and the seller, describe the property being transferred, and include the signature of the party transferring the property. In addition to being either official or private, deeds are classified as general warranty, special warranty, or quitclaim.
To add, remove, or change a name on a deed, have a lawyer, title company, or other real estate professional prepare the deed. Then, record the new deed with the Department of Records. Note: We recommend that you do not prepare a deed on your own.
The deed of trust must then be recorded with the county where the property is located, and each of the parties (the trustor, trustee, and lender) should keep a copy of the recorded document.