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Mother in law has quick claim deeded her home to her eldest child but she has no will. Does this deed include the contents of her home including her vehicles that are stored on the property. She has other children/step children but no surviving spouse.
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A "Quit Claim Deed" is a legal transfer of title in real property that basically transfers title "as is." Unlike a warranty deed, a quit claim deed makes no guarantees about the property or the title, it basically means the grantor is giving the grantee whatever right/interest in the property the grantor has, whatever that might be. If you mother-in-law transferred her entire interest in her home to one person, then that person is now the sole legal owner of the property. (There may be transfer tax owed to the state and/or county for the transfer, not to mention a reassessment of the taxes on the property due to the transfer). However, transferring legal title to the real estate does not transfer any ownership interest in personal property; i.e. automobiles (which have titles), furniture, decor, jewelry, etc.
Answered on Jul 03rd, 2012 at 2:10 PM
The Quit Claim Deed transferred only her interest in the real estate (land and things attached to the land buildings and so forth). The other kids can file a petition to even out the distribution.
Answered on Jul 03rd, 2012 at 12:53 PM
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The quit claim deed only transfers ownership of the house, not its contents or the vehicles stored on the property.
Answered on Jul 02nd, 2012 at 3:28 PM
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Unless it states otherwise, the QUIT CLAIM deed is for the real estate only. Her personal property will go to probate and her heirs at law.
Answered on Jul 02nd, 2012 at 3:26 PM