Giving up your rights to a home

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Giving up your rights to a home

Are there legal documents that spouses can sign giving up all legal rights to a
home?

Asked on August 20, 2019 under Real Estate Law, New Jersey

Answers:

S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 4 years ago | Contributor

A quitclaim deed will relase a person's entire right, title and interest in the property to another.  The quitclaim deed is signed in the presence of a notary. The quitclaim deed becomes effective upon being recorded (filed with the County Recorder's office).


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