Legal Question in Real Estate Law in New York

Quit Claim Deed

Do I need an attorney to fill out the Quit claim deed form and does it have to be filed with the county of Queens in NY. Can I do this myself? My sister is willling to transfer her interest in an estate property to me. I am purchasing her interest in the property and will pay her for this, but I need to remove her name from the deed. Is the quit claim deed a viable option?ion


Asked on 9/09/08, 6:07 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Markowitz Michael A. Markowitz, PC

Re: Quit Claim Deed

You do not need an attorney, however, it is much easier with an attorney.

Not only do you need to properly draft the deed, you also need an on-line account on ACRIS to prepare various documents that must be filed with the deed. You can go to the NYC Department of Finance in Queens (it is off of Sutphin around the corner from Jamaica Station). There are computer terminals located in the building and an individual should be able to help you with the ACRIS document preparation.

Or, you can retain an attorney. Must attorneys (including my office) charge a flat fee for document preparation.

Mike.

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Answered on 9/10/08, 8:43 am


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