Property Purchase Legal Concerns

Summary

An unsigned quitclaim deed can lead to property ownership disputes. Consider title insurance and consult a real estate attorney before proceeding with the transaction.

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Christine
Hi Christine, nice to meet you. How can I assist you with your legal issue today?
I want to buy a property from a married couple. They bought it with a married man who sold them his share. But no quitclaim deed was signed by his wife. Now the owners went back to his man to ask him to get the quitclaim deed signed by his wife. Thus former owner refused. I really want to buy this property. The owners are willing to sell it for $*,* cash where Zillow estimates it to be $* million. How can I proceed?
Hi Christine, can you please let me know in which location this property is situated? This will help me provide information as per the specific laws of that area.
San jose
In San Jose, California:
- An unsign Quitclaim Deed potentially leaves a property ownership dispute.
- You may consider getting a title insurance policy to protect against such issues.
- Consult a real estate attorney for legal advice before proceeding with the transaction.