Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Michigan
Quit Claim Deed
Can a person with guardianship sign a quit claim deed to someone? The person who owns the property has been declared mentally incapable for making their own decisions and are in a nursing home, they also are on medicaid.
Asked on 9/16/05, 9:59 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Rochelle Guznack
Law Offices of Rochelle E. Guznack, PLLC
Re: Quit Claim Deed
No. In order for someone to have the power to transfer an incompetent person's property, there will need to be some Probate Court involvement and most likely a court order. Otherwise, the transfer can be vacated. You need to consult with an attorney before even considering any such move.
Answered on 9/17/05, 1:33 pm