By Joseph G. Ballstaedt801-365-1021joe@snjlegal.com In Utah, owners of real estate generally transfer their land using one of three types of deeds: 1) a warranty deed; 2) a special warranty deed; or 3) a quitclaim deed. This article briefly explains the differences between those different deeds and when parties use—or should use—one type of deed rather than another. Warranty Deed …
Joseph G. Ballstaedt801.365.1021joe@snjlegal.com In Utah, a person can hold title to real estate with other people in a variety of ways, including as joint tenants with rights of survivorship or tenants in common. Spouses regularly share ownership of a property, but friends, business partners, roommates, or anyone can also own property jointly. Joint owners have rights and duties to …
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Joseph G. Ballstaedt801.365.1021joe@snjlegal.com In Utah, an owner can hold title to real estate in several different forms. Three forms of ownership are discussed below: 1) sole ownership; 2) joint tenancy with rights of survivorship; and 3) tenancy in common. Sole Ownership The simplest form of ownership in Utah is sole ownership by a single individual …
