Legal Question in Real Estate Law in California
If I am vested in a property does that mean I own it? If not what good would a quit claim deed do?
Asked on 7/29/11, 12:43 am
2 Answers from Attorneys
No, you can have a vested contingent or future interest that may or may not mature into ownership at a later date. There are also present interests that may be vested but are not ownership - such as leaseholds, easements, and life estates. Without context it is impossible to answer your second question.
Answered on 7/29/11, 12:48 am
Bryan Whipple
Bryan R. R. Whipple, Attorney at Law
Further, you can be vested but only be a part owner, as someone else's tenant in common, so you might be vested but only own 50% (common) or less than 1% (unusual).
Answered on 7/29/11, 9:05 am