Adding a Name to a Deed

The best way to add a name to a deed in Florida is by using a quitclaim deed. In my practice, I have seen various reasons why you might want to add a name to a deed with a quit claim deed.

Reasons to Add a Name to a Deed

1. Facilitates Inheritance

Adding a name to a deed can be a simple way to ensure the desired inheritance of your property.

For example, if you add someone else to your deed as joint tenants with right of survivorship, then upon the death of one owner, the surviving person will own the entire property.

2. Asset Protection

Married couples can own Florida real estate as tenants by entireties. Tenants by entireties can fully exempt the property against creditors of either spouse alone.

Property owned by one spouse is best transferred by quit claim deed to both spouses jointly as tenants by entireties.

3. Relationship Changes

A quitclaim deed can be used to add a new spouse to their separate property.

A deed is a legal document that transfers ownership of real property from one party to another. It provides evidence of ownership and describes the specific property being transferred.

How to Add a Name to a Deed in Florida

Here’s how to add a name to a deed in Florida:

1. Research existing deed restrictions.
2. Draft a quitclaim deed.
3. Sign the deed with two witnesses and a notary.
4. Record the deed in the country records.

What Must Be Included on the Deed

To add a name to a deed, the new deed must include the name of the existing owner, the name of the person being added, and the full legal description of the property. In Florida, the deed must also include the county’s parcel identification number.