Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Florida

Re: Deed Transfer as Gift

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Your grandfather will have to execute a Quit Claim Deed to you. Once you own the property you will have all obligations of ownership including payment of taxes, upkeep of the property, and liability for any injuries which might occur on the property if any should happen. Additionally, you will have all the rights of ownership including the ability to build on the land if properly zoned and the right to sell or lease it to another.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.