Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Georgia

My grandfather did a quick claim deed according to the Georgia requirements. It includes a detailed description of the land copied from the original deed, he signed along with two witnesses and a Georgia certified notary republic, but he told me not to file it until he had passed. Something about the property taxes going way up If I did. When I called the Clerk of Superior Court to ask what all I needed to record the deed she gave me the information, but then told me because he was deceased I would need to contact an attorney. I know there are back taxes due on the property which I am willing to pay, but only if the deed is still valid and the house will come to me. Any help would be greatly appreciated.


Asked on 6/23/15, 7:23 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Scott Riddle Law Office of Scott B. Riddle, LLC

You will need to coordinate with the executor/administrator of your grandfather's estate, who now has an interest in all of your grandfather's assets at the time of his death. There is also no such thing as a "quick claim deed," and whether it is a proper deed requires a review of the document. Had he seen an estate planning lawyer and done things appropriately, it would not likely be a problem now so that should be a lesson. If you record the deed now, you risk any money you put in it.

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Answered on 6/24/15, 1:44 am


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