Royal Oak, MI asked in Estate Planning for Michigan

Q: I am in the process of buying an acre of wooded land in Michigan. Is it a good idea to get a quit claim deed at closing?

I want my two sisters to inherit the land. The title company will provide a warranty deed at closing. Should I also get a quit claim deed at that time so as to avoid probate?

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Trent Harris
Trent Harris
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  • Estate Planning Lawyer
  • Jackson, MI
  • Licensed in Michigan

A: If you want your sisters to inherit the land after you pass, you should talk to a lawyer about having something like an enhanced life estate deed prepared, or a will. A quit claim deed at closing isn’t going to do what you’d like to do, since the difference between quit claim deed and warranty deed is the guarantee of good title that is made with the transfer.

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