Legal Question in Real Estate Law in New York

Lost deeds

My parents bought a house in 1956. The purchase came with three deeds. The mortgage recorded with the county describes the three deeds which were conveyed at the closing. Satisfaction of mortgage was obtained in 1971. Two deeds weren't recorded right away- they went into escrow in my parents' lawyer's care- as quit claims were needed. The quit claims were obtained and recorded about six months later. The two deeds were never recorded and all parties involved are deceased. The last recorded owner is the seller. As the seller couldn't own both the property and the mortgage, am I correct to assume that I could have someone make me new replacement deeds? If so, what would be the procedure? Thank you


Asked on 2/25/08, 8:18 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Michael Markowitz Michael A. Markowitz, PC

Re: Lost deeds

You would have to commence an action to quiet title. I have prepared a similar action in the past. If you want you can contact my office to make arrangements for representation.

Mike.

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Answered on 2/25/08, 9:03 am
Debra Palazzo Law Offices of Debra Palazzo, LLC

Re: Lost deeds

You need an attorney.

Since the original Seller is deceased you can not simply make "replacement deeds" but you will have to file an action to quiet title in Supreme court.

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Answered on 2/25/08, 7:14 pm


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