Kentucky Sample Letter to Client regarding Quitclaim Deed Delivery - cover Letter

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This form is a sample letter in Word format from attorney to client regarding the delivery of a quitclaim deed.

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A Kentucky quitclaim deed form transfers the owner's entire interest as of the date of the deed. The new owner receives whatever interest the current owner can legally transfer. The current owner, though, does not promise the new owner a clear title or undisputed ownership of the property.

A quitclaim deed is like saying, ?I don't want my claim on this property anymore? and giving it to someone else. This deed doesn't promise the property is free from other claims; it just passes on whatever the current owner (the grantor) has to the new owner (the grantee).

Once the quitclaim deed is recorded, it becomes part of the public record. You may also be required to pay a filing fee or costs associated with properties that have an outstanding mortgage. If there is money being exchanged for the deed, documentary stamp taxes will also have to be paid.

To sell a home you received through a quitclaim deed, you will still need to transfer ownership using a warranty deed. To do this, you'll need to hire a title company to perform a title search, which will generally cost between $150 and $400, but can be much more depending on the property.

You can use a quitclaim deed in Florida even if the property is encumbered by a mortgage. The quitclaim deed does alter or transfer the mortgage and does not change personal liability to pay the mortgage note.

NounLaw. a transfer of all one's interest, as in a parcel of real estate, especially without a warranty of title.

Quitclaims are typically taxable The person giving the gift is responsible for paying tax, and the recipient doesn't have to report the gift at all. There are some exclusions, however. In 2022, one person can gift another person up to $16,000 in cash or assets in a calendar year without paying tax on the gift.

If you're the spouse receiving the property, once you remove your ex's name and the property is transferred to you by quitclaim deed, you own all of it. You should review your prior deeds or have an attorney review them for you to help ensure there are no defects in the title.

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Kentucky Sample Letter to Client regarding Quitclaim Deed Delivery - cover Letter