How many of you prepare the actual conveyance document for deeds, easements, etc.? Not the description, but the actual cover sheet with the "legal" language?
Nope.
> How many of you prepare the actual conveyance document for deeds, easements, etc.? Not the description, but the actual cover sheet with the "legal" language?
Oregon DOT provides templates to which the contracting surveyor adds a legal description. So in that sense, yes, I have. But not routinely.
Warranty deed and quitclaim deed forms can be purchased at your friendly neighborhood office supply store.
> How many of you prepare the actual conveyance document for deeds, easements, etc.? Not the description, but the actual cover sheet with the "legal" language?
Routinely for a couple of clients. We use a standard form .doc that was, I believe, originally purchased from (probably) an office supply retailer. Several flavors...depending on whether it's an easement or conveyance, and whether the grantor is corporate, a trust, married, etc.
Nobody has every backpeddled..and they all have been shot up the flagpole with several legal department's blessings.
I do not.
Nope. I leave that to the attorneys at the title companies.
Never
Clients would want that for free after having to pay for the actual survey.
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It used to be in Texas, that was considered "practicing law" and many of the older deeds/forms used even stated such on the face of the document, under the fancy script "Warranty Deed".
I am not sure about now, but I would consider the same to be true today.
Title companies do it without any lawyer on staff.
I've done it for boundary line adjustments and for my own deeds. I'd rather have it reviewed by the parties lawyers. Many clients roll their own.
I've lost all hope and faith in title companies to do anything right other than collect an unearned fee. Title companies in my area show outright disrespect for land surveyors. I wish I could sell a worthless product for a premium price. Surveyors can barely sell a premium product for peanuts.
I approached an attorney about teaming up a few years ago but never followed through. Probably going back to that plan.
No way, no how. This introduces a completely different set of liabilities. Normally the client has no clue as to the specific type of deed form that is appropriate. Also, they can get a bit sloppy with the names to be used on the document that everyone signs without reading in detail. If anything goes wrong and is discovered at any time in the future IT MUST BE YOUR FAULT. I know it seems like it should be very simple. That's the problem. It isn't that simple.
> How many of you prepare the actual conveyance document for deeds, easements, etc.? Not the description, but the actual cover sheet with the "legal" language?
Yes, very seldom, but no problem. It is a clerical task, like sending an invoice, typing a cover letter, or CC to another person/agency.
No, I don't decide (or suggest) what form to use but I can cut and paste pretty good so if they want my words inserted to a form, call it done.
Every local Title company is owned by attorneys.
Most have the opinion that surveyors are not needed.
Then, one day they are in a panic because they need a surveyor to get them out of a bind.
And, of course they insist that it be done yesterday for near nothing and the promise they will send all their work your way.
I want attorneys as clients, I would never partner with one.
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I done a 6 or 8 deed descriptions over the years and I am not even licensed.
I have written hundreds of easement documents over the years, but never a deed. The standard easement form is one developed years ago that has been reviewed and approved by the client's attorneys.
Andy
We have various templates provided for us by attorneys that we enter pertinent information into text fields and attach our exhibits, but that's as far as I'd go.