Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Missouri

Re: Quit Claim Deeds

Your question indicates a basic misunderstanding or perhaps a lack of understanding on your part. First of all, the Deed to real property within the state of Missouri will be on file at the Recorder of Deed's office in the county where the property is located. That Deed, in your case may show that the property is owned by "Party A and Party B", "joint tenants", or perhaps "tenants in common", or even "by the entireties". Each of these phrases has a particular legal meaning, and to an extent define each parties ownership interest in the property. It makes no sense that anyone would file a Quitclaim Deed in California concerning property in Missouri. However, if one of the owners of the Missouri property gave a Quitclaim Deed to someone in California, it might mean that he or she transferred whatever interest he or she owned in the property to that other person. BUT, it might also mean that the person giving a Quitclaim Deed actually transferred nothing, depending upon the type of ownership interest he or she held in the first place. Perhaps, you would like to call me for a free telephone consultation at 314-727-2822 and I will try to help you out if I can.