Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Michigan

Re: Quick Claim Deeds

First of all, its "quit claim deed." Secondly, they do not have a limited duration. A QCD is inferior to a Warranty Deed because the person giving the deed makes no warranties of title. That is, they are merely giving you whatever interest they may or may not have. There can be liens, mortgages, other owners, taxes due, etc. For more info, please contact my office at (248)851-3171.

Re: Quick Claim Deeds

There is no time limit for a quit claim deed. If proper, it remains in effect until there is a transfer of the property to someone else via a deed by the title holder(s).

With respect to a separation agreement and remaining spouse, I do not understand your question. If there is a separation agreement, generally it will stand until revoked by either party by filing of a divorce or court order or other means set forth in the separation agreement. You will need to refer to the separation agreement.

Re: Quick Claim Deeds

Greetings,

It is nearly always the case that when someone tells me something they have "heard", and it is from a non-attorney, it is incorrect. I have never heard anything about a time limit on a quit claim deed. A quit claim deed lasts as long as a warranty deed, it is just that you don't get as much legal protection. Your next question is not possible to answer without more information. It not clear what you mean by everything going back to a spouse. A legal separation is final and complete with respect to everything but still being married. However, you have so little information in your question, that I am not even sure what the question is, let alone try to give you legal advice on your particular situation. If you would like a consultation, feel free to call. The fee for an initial consulation is only $50. Best wishes, Attorney Mark J. Mahoney 984-4529