Property Ownership Rights Explained

Summary

If a deed was properly recorded, you should have rights to the property. If the title is in another persons name, property rights generally belong to the person on the most recent deed. Consult a real estate attorney for complex title issues.

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I have a property ownership amd deeds question
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I had a home deeded to me in * after the owner died. The deed was filed with treasury i do not have a copy of the deed anymore. Do i still have rights to the property?
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In Washington, the recorded deed at the county recorder's office is the final word on property ownership. If the deed was properly recorded, you should have rights to the property. You can request a copy from the county recorder's office where the property is located.
I cannot find the deed online i have found the title is in another person name. Can my property be taken from me if i did not know the owner died?
In Washington, title issues can be complex.
- The property rights generally belong to the person named on the most recent deed.
- However, if there's an error, a court may need to resolve it.
- If you're not on the deed, it's possible you could lose the property.
Consulting a real estate attorney is recommended.