Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Ohio

quitclaim deeds + name change

My grandmother is selling her house to us and doing a quitclaim deed.

My question is this:

She had one name when her quitcalim was done, and now she has remarried and has a new name.

Which name goes on the quitclaim to be legal?

Like this : new name (aka old name) or old name (aka new name)

2nd question: which name does she sign? New name? and under the line how is it printed?

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new name (aka old name) or old name (aka new name)

Thanks for you help

Chele'


Asked on 5/03/03, 9:39 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Re: quitclaim deeds + name change

I would do it as New name (fka old name) and sign it with the new name only and print underneath New name (fka old name). FKA is "formerly known as". You may want to ask for a General Warranty Deed rather than a Quit Claim Deed. I would recommend title insurance or a title search depending what is prevalent in your area. Also, your grandmother's husband has to sign the new deed to release dower.

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Answered on 5/06/03, 9:37 am


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