The formalities of a deed can provide more legal certainty to parties when they are transferring large property and other valuable assets. Deeds also give parties a longer period to seek recourse against other contracting parties and also do not require consideration to create a legally binding contract.
DEEDS IN GENERAL When properly executed, delivered and accepted, a deed transfers title to real property from one person (the grantor) to another person (the grantee). Transfer may be voluntary, or involuntary by act of law, such as a foreclosure sale. 8 See Civil Code Section 683. 9 See Civil Code Section 683.2.
A contract for deed, also known as a land contract, is an alternative method for financing the sale of a house or other real estate. The buyer and seller agree to an installment plan, where the buyer pays the seller directly over a period of time instead of in one lump sum when the transaction closes.
To change the name(s) on real property, the present owner(s) may execute a new deed conveying the property from the name(s) as they presently appear, to the name(s) that will be used to hold title. Full names of all parties must be used.
To search for property ownership in San Bernardino County by assessor's parcel number please visit the Assessor Property Information webpage. Document Search 1958 to the present: Please note this is an index only and does not allow the customer to view the actual document images (GC6254. 21).
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To change the name(s) on real property, the present owner(s) may execute a new deed conveying the property from the name(s) as they presently appear, to the name(s) that will be used to hold title. Full names of all parties must be used.
Adding a family member to the deed as a joint owner for no consideration is considered a gift of 50% of the property's fair market value for tax purposes. If the value of the gift exceeds the annual exclusion limit ($16,000 for 2022) the donor will need to file a gift tax return (via Form 709) to report the transfer.
In California, an unrecorded interest is valid between the parties thereto and those who have notice thereof. (Civ. Code § 1217.) Just because a deed is unrecorded doesn't mean it isn't valid.