I was told my grandfather had a will stating that his property went to the oldest living person carrying his last name. When he passed my uncle took possession of the property. After he died it was acquired by someone in the bloodline but with a different name. I believe after my uncle died my aunt (who never had my grandfathers last name because she wasn't biologically his daughter) found my father who was living on the streets at that time by placing an ad in the newspaper and had him sign a quick claim deed not knowing what is was. His words were to me that he "loaned her" 10 acres. Now that my father has passed is that land rightfully mine or is the holder of the deed the permanent owner?
A quit claim deed, which some people call a "quick claim deed," does not pass title. It gives up a claim to an easement or something similar. A local probate lawyer can review the wills and deeds to determine where the land should go now.
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