[WSBAPT] Property chain of title for TODD

[Mike Winslow]

A deed from the ex or a court order that clearly vests title in the client
would be necessary. The Order would need to contain full legal description
and clear language establishing the client as sole owner of the property.
Many decrees of dissolution lack the clarity and legal description to
actually vest title, so careful examination of the Decree would be
appropriate.
 
Michael A. Winslow
1204 Cleveland Ave.
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
Ph. 360-336-3321
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[mailto:wsbapt-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com] On Behalf Of Sara D. Longley
Sent: Monday, October 28, 2019 3:40 PM
To: 'WSBA Probate & Trust Listserv'
Subject: [WSBAPT] Property chain of title for TODD
 
Hello listmates,
 
I have a client wishing to do transfer on death deeds for her property.
However, the property in question was never formally transferred into her
name after her divorce.  I don't want to simply record the TODD without
first recording an appropriate document showing that she is now the sole
owner.
 
So, my question: do I need to track down my client's ex (of many years, by
the way, not sure how easy it would be to locate him, let alone get his
cooperation) and get him to sign a quitclaim deed?  Alternatively, can I
record the divorce decree assigning her the real estate?  (Am I overthinking
this?)  I greatly appreciate any tips you can give me.
 
Best,
Sara Longley
 
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