Legal Question in Real Estate Law in California

I was a single man when I became the owner (on a grant deed), now, how do I describe myself as the grantor on a quit claim deed if I am now married. Do I just describe myself as "a married man" with no other reference to my wife, or does my wife need to be included on it, or does some other form or statement (or anything else) need to be completed with the quit claim deed. As an alternative method, if I include my wife as a grantee on this quit claim deed, would that solve any potential issues.


Asked on 4/21/18, 11:59 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Bryan Whipple Bryan R. R. Whipple, Attorney at Law

It is possible for a spouse to obtain a partial interest in his/her spouse's originally separate property and for there to be no notice of this to appear on the public record. Therefore, it wouldn't be unreasonable for your buyer to ask your wife to join in quitclaiming the property, nor would her doing so be likely to create any problems. If there are unusual circumstances such as liens on the property, best consult with a lawyer in person.

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Answered on 4/24/18, 2:30 pm


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