Maryland Deed Transfer Law: Prerequisites to Recording in the Land Records

There are several important steps and decisions that must be made when properly filing a Maryland real estate deed. One step that is occasionally overlooked, but will frustrate the property transfer, is the Maryland “Certificate of Preparation.” Maryland law provides the following: “No deed, mortgage, or deed of trust may be recorded unless it bears […]

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Feb, 07, 2014
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Maryland Real Estate Lawyers: Real Estate Deed Transfer with Warranty Deed or Special Warranty Deed

There is often confusion over the best way to transfer property in Maryland. There are several factors that must be considered such as: where you live, the nature of the transaction/property, and the parties involved in the deed transfer. Answers to these and other related questions will lead you to the correct legal choice for […]

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Feb, 05, 2014
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Maryland Real Estate Attorney: Quitclaim Deed, Warranty Deed, Special Warranty Deed and Transfer of Real Property Ownership

A common question from clients is whether a quit claim deed transfers less interest in the property than a warranty deed or special warranty deed. The short answer is “no.” All three types of property deed transfers can transfer the same interest in the property. That said, there are several factors that need to be […]

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Jan, 02, 2014
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Maryland Property Law: How to Remove Someone from a Property Deed in Maryland

A consenting individual may be removed from a deed by filing a quitclaim deed. Under Maryland law each county has a separate procedure and requirements for filing a quitclaim deed. It is imperative that each process be followed perfectly or you risk the chance that your deed will be improperly filed and have no legal […]

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Aug, 04, 2013
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Legal Definitions

This section is updated when new terms are used in the Law Office of Stephen J. Reichert, LLC blog. Ancillary Probate – If decedent had real property in another state (ancillary) probate is required in that state. Bankruptcy Trustee – A person appointed by a bankruptcy court to supervise the affairs of a person or […]