Washington Warranty Deed from Individual to Corporation
About this form
The Warranty Deed from Individual to Corporation is a legal document that facilitates the transfer of property ownership from an individual (grantor) to a corporation (grantee). This type of warranty deed ensures that the grantor guarantees a clear title to the property being transferred, while reserving rights to any oil, gas, and minerals beneath the surface. It differentiates itself from other types of deeds by specifically defining the relationship between individual and corporate ownership.
Key components of this form
- Description of the property being transferred.
- Assessors Property Tax Parcel/Account Number.
- Prior instrument reference details (Book, Page, Document No.).
- Reservation of rights to oil, gas, and minerals.
- Covenant from grantor affirming title and freedom from encumbrances.
- Provisions regarding taxes for the current tax year.
- Signature and acknowledgment of the grantor.
- Notarization section to validate the deed.
Common use cases
This form should be used when an individual wishes to transfer property ownership to a corporation. Common scenarios include property investors moving assets into a corporate structure for liability protection, or when a business requires real estate for its operations. Additionally, it may be used in cases where the corporation seeks full ownership of the property with the security of a warranty deed.
Who can use this document
- Individuals transferring real estate to their own corporation.
- Business owners needing to formalize property ownership under the company's name.
- Individuals who seek to ensure their title is legally protected during the transfer process.
Steps to complete this form
- Identify the parties involved: the grantor (individual) and the grantee (corporation).
- Clearly describe the property being transferred, including legal descriptions and parcel numbers.
- Fill in prior instrument references, if applicable.
- Specify any reservations regarding oil, gas, and mineral rights.
- Include a statement regarding property taxes and how they will be managed after the transfer.
- Have the grantor sign in the presence of a notary public.
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Common mistakes
- Failing to provide a complete and accurate legal description of the property.
- Not reserving rights to oil, gas, and minerals when applicable.
- Neglecting to include necessary signatures or notary acknowledgment.
- Inaccurately completing the tax proration details.
Advantages of online completion
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FAQ
Typically, the lender will provide you with a copy of the deed of trust after the closing. The original warranty deeds are often mailed to the grantee after they are recorded. These are your original copies and should be kept in a safe place, such as a fireproof lockbox or a safe deposit box at a financial institution.
The mortgage company usually prepares this deed as part of the loan package and delivers it to the title company for you to sign at closing. The title company is commonly the trustee to the deed and holds legal title to the property until the loan gets fully repaid.
The original deed is returned to the owner of the property from the office of the recorder after proper entry. The office of the Recorder of Deeds maintains a set of indexes about each deed recorded, for an easy search. Almost all states have a grantor-grantee index including a reference to all documents recorded.
After your Warranty Deed has been recorded at the County Clerk's Office, it can be sent to the grantee. However, any person or corporation can be designated as the recipient of the recorded Warranty Deed.
A Washington special warranty deed form conveys Washington real estate from the current owner (grantor) to a new owner (grantee) with a warranty of title that is limited to the period that the grantor owned the property.It has no legislative origin and is not explicitly recognized in the Washington statutes.
A special warranty deed to real estate offers protection to the buyer through the seller's guarantee that the title has been free and clear of encumbrances during their ownership of the property. It does not guarantee clear title beyond their ownership.
It's important to note that a warranty deed does not actually prove the grantor has ownership (a title search is the best way to prove that), but it is a promise by the grantor that they are transferring ownership and if it turns out they don't actually own the property, the grantor will be responsible for compensating
Corporate warranty deeds offer the seller's guarantee to the buyer in regards to the validity of the chain of title. Generally, special warranty deeds only protect against problems occurring since the seller purchased the property.
A statutory warranty deed is different from a warranty deed because it is a shorter form made available through your state's statutes and it may not outright list the promise that the title is guaranteed to be clear. Instead, because it is a statutory form, this guarantee is implied and is still legally enforceable.
