Experienced Quitclaim Deed Attorneys Serving St. Johns County and Northeast Florida

At St. Johns Law Group, our real estate attorneys assist clients with all aspects of quitclaim deeds—from drafting and reviewing to notarizing and recording. Whether you are transferring property between family members, updating ownership after a marriage or divorce, or correcting a title error, our experienced team ensures your deed is legally sound, properly executed, and recorded with the county.

What Is a Quitclaim Deed?

A quitclaim deed is a legal instrument used to transfer whatever ownership interest one party (the grantor) may have in a property to another (the grantee). Unlike a warranty deed, a quitclaim deed makes no guarantees about ownership rights or title status—it simply transfers the grantor’s interest, if any, to the grantee.

Because there are no warranties or guarantees, quitclaim deeds are generally used in trusted relationships or low-risk transfers.  They can also be used to settle boundary disputes.

Common Uses for Quitclaim Deeds

Quitclaim deeds are useful in a variety of personal and estate-related transactions, including:

• Family transfers – Parent to child, sibling to sibling, or between other relatives

• Marriage or divorce – Adding or removing a spouse from property ownership

• Estate planning – Moving property into or out of a trust

• Title corrections – Fixing property description or clerical errors on deeds

Our attorneys regularly prepare and record quitclaim deeds in St. Johns County, Flagler County, and throughout Northeast Florida, ensuring compliance with state and local requirements.

Benefits and Risks of Quitclaim Deeds

Benefits:

• Quick, simple, and cost-effective transfers

• Useful in family or divorce-related ownership changes

• Effective for trust transfers and estate planning

• Helpful in correcting errors in title records

Risks:

• No title protection—you take the property “as is,” including liens or encumbrances

• Mortgage issues—existing loans remain in place even if ownership changes

• Mortgage triggers—quit claim deeds can trigger “due on sale” clauses

• Fraud concerns—scammers have used forged quitclaim deeds to illegally transfer properties

Because of these risks, consulting with a St. Augustine real estate attorney is critical before signing or accepting a quitclaim deed.

Quitclaim Deeds vs. Other Florida Deeds

While quitclaim deeds have their place, they are not always the best option. Depending on your situation, you may need:

• General Warranty Deed – Provides the strongest protection for buyers against title defects

• Special Warranty Deed – Offers limited protection for defects arising during the grantor’s ownership

Our attorneys will evaluate your circumstances and advise on the most secure deed type for your transaction.

Real-World Concerns: Fraud and Deed Scams

Recent cases in Florida and across the U.S. highlight the risks of quitclaim deed misuse. Fraudulent deeds have been filed to steal homes, leaving property owners in costly legal battles. At St. Johns Law Group, we help protect clients against deed fraud by conducting title searches, verifying ownership, and ensuring all filings comply with Florida law.

How We Help Clients With Quitclaim Deeds

When you hire St. Johns Law Group for your quitclaim deed, we will:

• Conduct a title review to identify liens or claims

• Prepare and notarize the quitclaim deed

• Record the deed with the St. Johns County Clerk of Court or appropriate county office

• Advise on whether a different deed type is better for your situation

• Provide estate planning, probate, or divorce support when the deed is part of a larger legal matter

Our attorneys provide comprehensive real estate law services throughout St. Augustine, St. Augustine Beach, Ponte Vedra, Nocatee, Palm Coast, and the surrounding areas.

📞Speak With a St. Augustine Quitclaim Deed Lawyer Today

If you are considering a property transfer using a quitclaim deed, don’t risk title problems or costly mistakes. The real estate attorneys at St. Johns Law Group will guide you through the process, protect your rights, and ensure compliance with Florida law.

• Katie Lemelin – Quit Claim Deed & Estate Planning Paralegal
• Thom Sharpe – Closer & Quit Claim Deed Processor 
• Doug Burnett – Life Estate Deed Attorney

📞 Call us or contact us online to schedule a consultation with one of our St. Augustine quitclaim deed lawyers.

📍 104 Sea Grove Main Street, St. Augustine, FL
📞 (904) 495-0400
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