There’s something about the phrase “quit claim deed” that makes people want to use it. Perhaps it’s because some folks call it a “quick claim” deed, and maybe that leads some to hope that a quick deed ...

Unlike a warranty deed, a quitclaim doesn’t offer any guarantee that the person had a claim to the property in the first place. Robin Hartill is a certified financial planner and a senior editor at ...

When you buy or sell a home, you'll encounter a stack of paperwork at closing. This includes the deed to the property, which is used to transfer ownership to the new owner. The most commonly used ...

I recently drew up a will with a lawyer. I wanted to put my three children on my deed so they would receive my house after my death. The lawyer said that could be done, but when he got a copy of my ...