Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Virginia

My sisters and I inherited a share of land in the state of VA from our mother who passed away in Sept 2009. This land was passed down from her mother (our grandmother) to her seven children (our aunts & uncles & our mother). We would like to give our portion of the land to our half sister. What do we need to do to give up our share and legally transfer our share of the land to our half sister? Are there forms that need to be filled out? Can we just write a statement and have it notarized? Our aunt who is executor of our grandmother�s estate wants to put the land up for sale, but cannot do so until this is resolved.


Asked on 6/29/10, 6:09 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Hendrickson Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson

No, a notarized statement will not suffice. You each who wishes to convey his

or her share of this property will at least need to execute what's called a quit claim deed which will then need to be recorded in the land records section of the local circuit court where the property is located. (There also may need to be additional papers filed/recorded validating the transfer of this real estate from your grandmother to your mother and her six siblings.)

I would recommend that you consult with a local attorney to review the matter

and advise you, accordingly.

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Answered on 6/30/10, 7:39 am


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