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    Feb 17, 2006, 01:56 PM
    Title deeds
    I have been informed by my conveyancer that title deeds are now obsolete, as of approx 2000. Is this correct? We have been misled by the same firm about another matter abd I an now reluctant to take their word for this.
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    Feb 17, 2006, 08:09 PM
    Each state has their own laws on what type of deed, deed of trust, quick claim deeds, contract for deed or the such are allowed or required.

    Some states have what is called "title companies" that normally draw up deeds for the transfer of ownership. Other states use attorneys.

    1. Ask the clerk at the courthouse where deeds are recorded, they should know.

    2. Ask an attorney that does nothing but deed work, most work with or in a mortgage brokers office.
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    Feb 27, 2006, 12:01 PM
    I don't work in real estate, but this is what I'd do.

    First, find out the specifics from the firm. Exactly why are they saying this is true? What caused this to happen and what does 2000 have to do with it? Ask them to put it all in writing.

    Call the county recorder and talk to them about this. They'll have all deeds on file. In fact, you might be able to access that information online. I pulled my deed up last month by searching for "(my county) recorder (my state)".

    Haven't a clue about this, but the recorder's office I'm sure can aid you in understanding whether this can happen or if its all noise.

    You might need to have a lawyer look at the deed and see if it was done appropriately.
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