Quitclaim Deed

A quitclaim deed transfers whatever interest the grantor has in a piece of real property, without any warranty that the grantor actually owns it or that the title is clear. If the grantor owned nothing, the grantee gets nothing.

Quitclaim deeds are typical in family transfers (between spouses, parents and children), divorce property allocations, clearing a clouded title, or correcting an earlier deed. They are not appropriate for arms-length sales, buyers want a grant deed with warranties.

California quitclaim deeds must be in writing, signed, notarized, and recorded with the county recorder's office. We draft and record quitclaim deeds and review proposed transfers for tax reassessment exposure under Proposition 13 rules.