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Quit Claim Deed or Quiet Title Action? Does it matter?

Quit Claim Deed vs Quiet Title Action Is there a difference? And, does it matter? We get a lot of calls about quit claim deeds and quiet title actions. Many people use these terms interchangeably, but they are NOT the same. So let’s look at what these terms mean and how they are different from

After Purchase of Tax Deed Property

Tax Deed Properties in Arkansas. What happens after I purchase Tax Deed property in Arkansas? When do I receive a deed to the property I am purchasing? Purchaser’s Certificate After paying in full for a property, the buyer will receive a “Purchaser’s Certificate.” This document does NOT convey title or ownership to the property. It simply states

Liens and Mortgages on Tax Deed Property

Tax Deed Properties in Arkansas What happens to the Liens and Mortgages on Tax Deed property in Arkansas? Mortgages, Judgments, or other encumbrances The Commissioner of State Lands (COSL) attempts to provide notice to all interested parties that have been identified and made known to him. If the interested party receives proper notice of a sale but fails

Sale of Tax Delinquent Lands

Sale of Tax Delinquent Lands Read these Arkansas Real Estate Laws, and see how they apply to you: § 26-37-202 – Procedure to sell. (a) (1) Bidders may bid at the sale or mail their bid to the office of the Commissioner of State Lands. (2) Bids shall be delivered at the appropriate place before

Heirship Affidavits – Arkansas

What is an Heirship Affidavit? If a deceased person in Arkansas left real property that has not been disposed of by a probated will or estate, an Heirship Affidavit may be used to establish who is in line to inherit this property. If the decedent has died in Arkansas within the last five years, it is not too late to

Awarded the house in your divorce? Now what?

You may need a Quit Claim Deed to get the house in your name. The papers have been signed, the divorce is finalized, and the house is all yours… or is it? Sure, the divorce decree says that you have been awarded the marital home, but this paper does not actually transfer ownership of the

Real Estate Matters

Real Estate Matters: TAX DEED PROPERTY: If you are considering purchasing a tax delinquent property through the Commissioner of State Land’s auction or website, we can answer your questions. QUITCLAIM DEED: Quit-claim deeds are often used in Arkansas to transfer real estate from one person to another. BENEFICIARY DEED: Beneficiary deeds allow you to pass your

Help! My Rental Home is in Foreclosure!

You are renting a home that has just been foreclosed upon.  What can you do? Bona fide tenants who rent a home that goes into foreclosure are protected by a federal law called “Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act” (PTFA).  The PTFA was enacted in 2009 and permanently extended on May 24th, 2018. What does this

Partition of Land – What does this mean?

Partition of Land – Real Property. What does “partition of land” mean? A “partition” occurs when the court determines how to divide land among the parties who own it.  When the land cannot be divided fairly, the court orders that the property be sold and the proceeds be divided among the parties. If you and