Title Transfers

The transfer of title to real property is almost always done through a document called a deed. On occasion, transfer of title happens by operation of law, such as when a married couple holds title to property together, and one spouse dies. In that situation, a deed is not needed to transfer title to the surviving spouse.

Two other ways that a title to real property can be transferred include:

• Device in a person’s last will and testament
• Certificate of title issued by a court as part of a foreclosure

Most often, it is a deed between buyer and seller which transfers the title of ownership to a piece of real estate. There are different types of deed transfers, including:

• Quit claim deeds
• General warranty deeds
• Special warranty deeds
• Deeds of trust
• Deeds of release
• Beneficiary deeds

At Your Advocates in Fort Myers, we are well versed in all deed transfer vehicles and can advise you on which deed transfer is right for your particular situation.