Learn about deeds of release, legal documents that void claims on assets or contracts. Discover their role in mortgages, employment, and personal guarantees.

When it comes to real estate, “deed” and “title” are often used interchangeably. But they actually refer to two very different things. Understanding the distinction isn’t just helpful, it’s essential.

I spend a lot of time in the Lake County Government Center. I prepare and record a lot of deeds, so I’m on a first name basis with the folks in the recorder's, auditor's and assessor’s offices. While ...

A deed of reconveyance is a legal document that's recorded with your local government when you pay off your home loan. Deeds of reconveyance are used in states that secure home loans with deeds of ...