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What is the difference between a gift warranty deed and an administrative distribution deed?
Asked on Nov 18th, 2020 on Wills and Probate - Texas
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My mother had a gift warranty deed to me and was also in her will in March, 2007. Mother passed away tin June. My sister said mom had redid the will in March, 2019. Sister has an Administrative Distribution Deed March 2019.
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A gift deed is a deed of gift made during life. It could be either a general or a special warranty deed.
A distribution deed (sometimes called an executors deed) is a deed to carry out the terms of a Will or, if there is no Will, an heirship proceeding.
A deed is not valid until it is delivered. Recording with the county clerk evidences delivery.
If the gift deed was delivered (and, better yet, recorded) during your mother's lifetime, it governs.
Answered on Nov 19th, 2020 at 5:07 AM
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