Legal Question in Real Estate Law in New York
Signing over property (land)
I currently live in New York while my mother lives in Florida. Approximately four years ago, she purchased land, which she still currently owns. However, for the past three years I have been paying the yearly taxes on the land. Since the land is in her name, I cannot use this information when filing my taxes. At this point, she would like to sign the land over to me (making me the owner) but we live in seperate states. What is the process for her to do so? Does this process need to be completed in person? If not, what is the necessary paperwork required to complete the process and how should we proceed? Please help.
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Signing over property (land)
No, you don't have to be in person to complete the process. The process is rather simple, assuming you have an experienced real estate attorney handling your file. An attorney should draft up a new deed reflecting the new changes and have the necessary paper recorded in the county clerk's office where the property is located.
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Re: Signing over property (land)
To deed land from one individual to the other is relatively easy. At most an attorney should charge 1 hour's worth of work not including disbursements.
Mike.
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