Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Arizona
Grant Deed
Hi,
I just sold an acre in Arizona. I know I need a Grant Deed and Affidavit of Property Value.
If I just buy the premade forms, fill them out and take them to a Notary,
Will that Legally Grant title to the property or does it have to be done by an attorney to be legal?
Please Advise.
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Grant Deed
The buyer is probably going to want a warranty deed and title insurance, so you'll have to hire a title company for that. I'd use a title company that also provides escrow services and have them draft the documents for you. There are lots of reputable title companies/ escrow agents in Arizona. I like Lawyers Title. http://www.lawyerstitleaz.com/
Re: Grant Deed
If the buyer does not require title insurance, do not go to the expense, because the seller pays for all that.
There is no law that to be "legal" documents have to be done by an attorney. If you do them perfectly, you can do them on your own. However, it is the small details, and those not thought of, that often make the difference in a smooth transaction or a catastrophe. You decide. My advice: have a lawyer do the paperwork, and leave the do-it-yourself for activities of lesser consequence.