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Message: <blockquote data-quote="skeene482" data-source="post: 4139832" data-attributes="member: 54448"><p>I am actually a manager for the closing side of a title company.  Like many others say, I would highly recommend going through a title company, or at the very least get the abstract updated and have an attorney complete a title opinion.  I am biased because I have to fix issue all day everyday and I can assure you title issues are a lot more prevalent than you would think.  Our biggest issue we run into is deceased owners and the property not being sold property/legally.  Even when probates are completed, they are often done incorrectly as they have a very strict guideline and timeline to follow.  And just because grandma put the house to you in her will absolutely does not mean that individual has the right to sell the property unless it was left to them in a trust or by transfer on death deed.  Liens and judgements also stick with properties.  I have people purchase property on a quit claim deed that end up finding out there are $100K+ in tax liens against the property that was only work $40K, so you are taking a huge gamble with an "as-is" quit claim deed.  I personally purchase title insurance on everything I have bought, but again, I am probably biased.  If you have any questions I am happy to help. Good luck to you whichever route you chose!</p></blockquote><p></p>