If the Estate has been fully administered and it is ready to be closed, file the original Closing Statement ing to the instructions above. Then send a copy of your conformed Closing Statement along with a note requesting that the hearing be canceled to the Commissioner assigned to your case.
Arizona law requires notarization for the deed to be valid. File with the County Recorder: Once notarized, the quitclaim deed must be filed with the county recorder's office where the property is located. This step is crucial as it makes the deed part of the public record and completes the transfer process.
First, search by your address or parcel number to locate your property. The current deed will be located under the "Deed Number" under the section "Owner Information". Once you locate your document, you may view an unofficial copy online. Select the colored box under the section "Pages" to view your document.
– Quitclaim Deed: This deed transfers the grantor's interest in the property without any warranties or guarantees. It is often used for transfers between family members where the grantor may not want to warrant the current status of title.
You must sign the deed and get your signature notarized, and then record (file) the deed with the recorder's office before your death. Otherwise, it won't be valid. You can make an Arizona beneficiary deed with WillMaker.
Maricopa County Recorder's Office has two full service offices to record your quitclaim deed. The main office is located in downtown Phoenix. The Southeast office is in Mesa, Arizona.
Deed of Distribution: The DEED OF DISTRIBUTION must be used to transfer any real estate/real property. After all claims have been settled and you are ready to transfer the property to someone, you need to fill out the DEED OF DISTRIBUTION and record it with the County Recorder.
Quitclaim deeds are one way to transfer title to property under Arizona law. If you need legal advice about a quitclaim or another real estate matter, an Arizona real estate lawyer at Provident Law® can assist you.