How to transfer property deeds?
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How to transfer property deeds?
If I (the grantor) transfer property to property to my father (grantee), can I simply reverse that? In other words, can I deed the property back to myself by myself as I did initially without my father being there? Or does he, being the grantor, have to then transfer it to me?
Asked on July 8, 2011 under Real Estate Law, Texas
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
Under the general laws in this country, if you as the grantor transferred property to a third person such as your father, there are two ways that you can receive title back to the parcel.
First, your father as a grantee has to date, sign and have recorded the deed to the property back to you in proper form in accordance with the laws of the State you live in (Texas).
Another possible way (depending upon the laws of Texas) is to have your father date, sign and record a "disclaimer" or "rejection" of the transfer of the property to him.
You cannot transfer property once given by you to your father back to you.
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