[MO] [MO] How do I add my spouse to a quitclaim deed?
I’m curious if I filled out all of the fields of this quit claim deed correctly. Ryan (husband) is the current grantor and he is adding Jodi (wife) as a second grantee. There is no transaction taking place, just adding a spouse to the title.
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You want to have your husband as the Grantor, then back to both you and your husband as Grantee. That makes you both 50% owners. And if you want the property to automatically transfer to the survivor upon the death of the first spouse, you would want to state “Husband's Name and Wife's Name, as joint tenants with right of survivorship” on the deed as the Grantees (§ 442.450 RSM).
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I’m curious if I filled out all of the fields of this quit claim deed correctly. Ryan (husband) is the current grantor and he is adding Jodi (wife) as a second grantee. There is no transaction taking place, just adding a spouse to the title.
Lexi, Chatbot
I understand that ensuring the quit claim deed is filled out correctly is important for you. Can you confirm if both Ryan and Jodi are currently listed on the property title?
Ryan is the only person listed at the Recorder of Deeds office, but we are both listed on the mortgage as co-lien.
Lexi, Chatbot
Have you already signed the quit claim deed, or is it still in the process of being completed?
Still in process.
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Is there anything else the lawyer should know before I connect you? Rest assured they’ll be able to help with your quit claim deed.
I’m not sure, but I think that is all.
Barrister
Hello and welcome to the site! My name is Barrister and I am a licensed attorney and I am here to help with your situation. What is your goal with the deed? Are you adding a spouse as a co-owner with the current owner? Or are you transferring the property from one spouse to the other entirely?
The goal is to add a spouse as a co-owner. My husband is the sole owner now. We refinanced the house in 2019 and I was added to the mortgage documents, but we never filed the proper paperwork to add me as a co-owner with the Recorder of Deeds in St. Charles County. My husband has been the sole owner since 2013.
Barrister
You want to have your husband as the Grantor, then back to both you and your husband as Grantee. That makes you both 50% owners. And if you want the property to automatically transfer to the survivor upon the death of the first spouse, you would want to state “Husband's Name and Wife's Name, as joint tenants with right of survivorship” on the deed as the Grantees (§ 442.450 RSM).
Okay, that makes sense. Then, we can print this, sign in front of a notary, then I can take it to the Recorder of Deeds office to file?
Barrister
Exactly correct.
Thank you so much for your help!
Barrister
You are very welcome. Glad I could help. It was my pleasure to work with you and help with your question. Have a great afternoon and be safe!
Barrister
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