Quit Claim Deed

Transfer ownership of property
from one party to another.
For transactions of less than $100.
Quit Claim Deed

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Former probate and family judge Shana Lahti has created a simple, online DIY Quit Claim Deed process that anyone can follow to easily handle their Quit Claim Deed. Many people overspend on this service by hiring an expensive lawyer, but you don’t need to! You can handle your own Quit Claim Deed paperwork!

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What is a Quit Claim Deed?

A Quit Claim deed is a legal document that transfers any interest or claim a person has in a piece of real property to another person.

A Quit Claim deed can be used to transfer ownership of real estate from one party to another.

It’s used in Michigan for important purposes, such as transferring property between family members or removing a spouse’s name from a property deed after a divorce.

Why you may need a Quit Claim Deed

Removing an ex’s name from a property deed

You may need to remove your former spouse’s name from a property after a divorce. A Quit Claim deed can be used to transfer ownership from both spouses to one spouse.

Adding a spouse to a property deed 

After you are married, you may want to add your spouse’s name to a property deed — or if property was purchased in only one spouse name you may need to add the other spouse’s name.

Transferring property between family members

Quit Claim deeds also are commonly used to transfer property between family members, such as parents and children or siblings.

Not Sure if DIY is For You?

If you have questions that need answering before you begin to process your paperwork, you can always schedule a private consultation with former probate and family judge Shana Lahti. One-on-one consultations are provided through Lahti Legal Services.

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Frequently Asked Questions

These FAQs are for informational purposes only.  The information contained in this document is not legal advice.  If you need legal assistance, you should contact an attorney or schedule a consultation at MI Easy Forms.

Quit Claim Deed

A quit claim deed is a legal document used to transfer ownership or interest in real property from one person (the grantor) to another (the grantee) without any warranties or guarantees about the property’s ownership or condition.

MI Easy Forms quit claim deed can be used for all transfers of property that are for less than $100.  Use it to create or disjoin joint ownership in real property.

Tenants by the entireties (ownership between spouses)

Joint Tenants with Full Rights of Survivorship (the property would go to the survivor of all the joint tenants)

Tenants in Common (the property would pass down to the descendants of an owner upon death)

In either ownership type, the survivor of the joint owners will receive the property. Tenants by the entireties gives some protection from creditors for married couples.

Yes, a quit claim deed is a legally binding document in Michigan. It must be signed by the grantor in the presence of a notary public and recorded with the appropriate county register of deeds office.

No, a quit claim deed does not guarantee clear title to the property. It only transfers whatever interest the grantor has in the property at the time of the transfer.

Any outstanding financial obligations on the property, such as mortgages or property taxes, remain the responsibility of the grantor. Signing a quit claim deed does not absolve the grantor of these obligations.

In certain circumstances property taxes may be uncapped. You should consult a tax attorney or accountant if you do not know the tax consequences of transferring property with a quit claim deed.

Depending on the reason that you are transferring the property it could be exempt from transfer tax. MI Easy Forms quit claim deed is used for transferring property under $100, transfers to and from a spouse, and transfers between family members, which may be exempt from transfer taxes.

You may use a quit claim deed to transfer real property into your trust, however you should also consider a warranty deed for this function. If you are unsure which will better suit your situation, you should contact an attorney or schedule a consultation at MICourtHelp.com.

  1. Name and address of the Grantor(s) (person(s) transferring ownership)
  2. Name and address of the Grantee(s) (person(s) transferring ownership to)
  3. Legal Description of the property to be transferred. You can normally find this information on the current deed or a survey.
  4. Tax parcel number (may be found on a tax bill)
  5. Whether the property is a condominium or platted (platted property is generally described as lots and cannot be divided into smaller acres or lots).

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