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If one signs a quick claim deed off their grandma's house after she died, would they be giving up their rights to their inheritance
Asked on Jun 26th, 2019 on Wills and Probate - Illinois
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My sons aunt asked him to sign off on his grandma's house. A quick claim deed. She said he didn't inherent anythibg, but he has not seen the will. But if she needs him to sign off the house, doesn't that mean he''s entitled to part of the house now or when it sells, be entitled to some of the money?
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A quit claim deed means that the signer is giving up (quitting) any claim he or she may have to the real estate. It is usually used with regard to rights of way (easements) and boundary disputes.
Someone who is being asked to give up inheritance rights should be asked to sign a disclaimer. Their inheritance will then pass to their children (not to other heirs).
Answered on Jun 27th, 2019 at 5:05 AM
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