Q: My fiance is currently in prison for a dui/accident. I have full power attorney for him.
He wants to put his house in my name. With him being in prison it is going to be hard to get the quick deed signed, notarized, and witnessed. Since I have POA can I just sign the quick deed or does he have to?
A: I suggest that you need to have him sign the deed. Also, most prisons have a system for inmates to execute legal documents. You may need to call the prison where he is located or have him ask the prison officials to determine the steps to be followed.
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A: It isn't a "quick deed', by the way. OP is thinking of something called a "quitclaim" deed. It's not called that because it's any quicker; it means that he QUITS (i.e. gives up) any claim to the property he may have.
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