If I sign a quit claim joint tenancy right of survivorship deed, can the other party physically take the property from me or evict me,while I’m alive?
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If I sign a quit claim joint tenancy right of survivorship deed, can the other party physically take the property from me or evict me,while I’m alive?
Asked on January 8, 2013 under Real Estate Law, Oklahoma
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M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 10 years ago | Contributor
If you quitclaim your sole ownership interest to a joint tenant (with rights of survivorship or otherwise), then no you cannot be evicted. The reason is that as long as you are the other joint tenant you still have ownership rights. Only upon your death will your fellow co-owner take sole title to the property. Although, they could move for what is known as a "partition" action which could affect your ability to stay on the property if it is ordered sold.
Another way to handle things is to transfer the title outright to this other individual and reserve a life estate for yourself.
Since both methods have pros and cons depending on your specific situation, you really should discuss all of this with an experienced real estate or estate planning attorney. There may be even more ways to accomplish what you want with this property.
FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
If you sign a quitclaim giving up your rights to a piece of real property and deliver that document to the person who is to get the property from you, the recipient can then record the quit claim in the county recorder's office where the parcel is located and demand that you get off that person's land since you no longer own it.
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