Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Ohio

I am the Grantor of a Quit Claim Deed that was granting my home to my daughter and son. It was signed and notarized back in Nov. 1998 but has not

be recorded. My son passed away 6 months ago.

My questions is: Do I have to get a new Quit Claim

Deed or can I record the one I have. This is in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio. Thank you.


Asked on 9/10/10, 2:14 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Elizabeth Schmitz Elizabeth S. Schmitz Attorney at Law

In Ohio a deed does not need to be recorded to be valid so your son's estate may have an interest in the property and his half interest may need to be probated.

I would speak to an attorney who can help you through this transaction.

If the purpose of the deed was to transfer the proeprty to your children upon your death then you should consider a transfer on death affidavit.

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Answered on 9/15/10, 6:43 am


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