© 2016 - U.S. Legal Forms, Inc.
CALIFORNIA GRANT DEED [Corporation to Husband and Wife]
Control Number: CA-010-78
I. TIPS ON COMPLETING THE FORMSThe form(s) in this packet may contain “form fields” created using Microsoft Word
or Adobe Acrobat (“.pdf” format). “Form fields” facilitate completion of the forms using
your computer. They do not limit your ability to print the form “in blank” and complete
with a typewriter or by hand.It is also helpful to be able to see the location of the form fields. Go to the View
menu, click on Toolbars, and then select Forms. This will open the Forms toolbar. Look
for the button on the Forms toolbar that resembles a shaded letter “a”. Click this button
and the form fields will be visible. By clicking on the appropriate form field, you will be able to enter the needed
information. In some instances, the form field and the line will disappear after
information is entered. In other cases, it will not. The form was created to function in this
manner.II. BASIS OF EXEMPTION FROM TRANSFER TAXThe following is a list of real estate transactions that are exempt from the
documentary transfer tax: 1. Conveyance Confirming Title in Grantee:“This conveyance confirms title to the grantee(s) who continue to hold the same interestacquired on Date __________, Document No.wherein $ __________Documentary Transfer Tax was paid, R & T 11911.”2. Conveyance in Dissolution of Marriage:“This conveyance is in dissolution of marriage by one spouse to the other, R & T 11927.”3. Conveyance to Secure a Debt:“This conveyance is to secure a debt, R & T 11921.”4. Reconveyance upon Satisfaction of a Debt:“This is a reconveyance of realty upon satisfaction of a debt, R & T 11921.”5. Conveyances transferring Interests into or out of a Living Trust:“This conveyance transfers an interest into or out of a Living Trust, R & T 11930.”6. Conveyance Changing Manner in Which Title is Held:“This conveyance changes the manner in which title is held, grantor(s) and grantee(s)
remain the same and continue to hold the same proportionate interest, R & T 11911.”7. Court Ordered Conveyances Not Pursuant to Sale:“This is a court-ordered conveyance or decree that is not pursuant to sale, R & T 11911.”8. Conveyance Given for No Value:“This is a bonafide gift and the grantor received nothing in return, R & T 11911.”9. Conveyance to Establish Sole and Separate Property of a Spouse:“This conveyance establishes sole and separate property of a spouse, R & T 11911.”10. Conveyance to Confirm a Community Property Interest when property was purchased with Community Property Funds: “This conveyance confirms a community property interest, which was purchased withCommunity Property Funds, R & T 11911.”11. Conveyances to Confirm a Change of Name:“This conveyance confirms a change of name, and the grantor and grantee are the sameparty, R & T 11911.”12. Conveyances of an Easement or Oil and Gas Lease Where the
Consideration and Value is Less Than $100.00:“This is a conveyance of an easement (Oil and Gas Lease) and the consideration andvalue is less than $100.00, R & T 11911.”13. Conveyances Where the Liens and Encumbrances Are Equal or More Than
the Value of Property, and No Further Consideration is Given:“The value of the property in this conveyance, exclusive of liens and encumbrances is$100.00 or less, and there is no additional consideration received by the grantor, R & T11911.”14. Conveyances from a Trustee Under a Land Contract at the Consummation
of the Contract:“This is a conveyance of equitable title from a trustee, under a land contract, to thevendee at the consummation of the contract, R & T 11911.”15. Conveyance from Individual(s)/Legal Entity(ies) to Individual(s)/Legal Entity(ies) Where the Grantors and Grantees Are Comprised of the SameParties, and Parties Continue to Hold the Same Proportionate Interest.(Exception: Dissolution of a Partnership. R & T 11925[b]):
“The grantors and the grantees in this conveyance are comprised of the sameparties who continue to hold the same proportionate interest in the property, R & T 11925(d).”NOTE: IF the transfer qualifies for exemption under one of the above
categories, this should be noted on the face of the deed in the space provided. For
example: This transfer is exempt from the documentary transfer tax based on: This conveyance is in dissolution of marriage by one spouse to the other, R & T
11927.III. How will the Grantees hold the property after the transfer?In the State of California real property can be held by more than one person (concurrent
estates) in the following ways:A. If the Grantees ARE NOT married to each other, they can hold the property as:1.Tenants in Common is a type of concurrent estate in which each party owns an
undivided interest in the property that will pass to their heirs when the tenant in
common dies. Generally their shares are “equal” in legal rights but may differ in
size.2. Joint Tenants with the Right of Survivorship is a type of concurrent estate in
which co-owners have a right of survivorship, meaning that if one owner dies,
that owner's interest in the property will pass to the surviving owner or owners by
operation of law, and avoiding probate.B.If the Grantees ARE married to each other, they can hold the property as:1.Tenants in Common – see above.2. Joint Tenants with the Right of Survivorship – see above.3. Community Property is a type of concurrent estate where all property acquired
during the marriage, other than gift or inheritance, is considered to be community
property. Community property carries no automatic right of survivorship. If
Husband and Wife own their home as “pure” community property, they have
created 50%-50% interests, but without a right of survivorship. Each may pass on
his/her share (50%) of the home to whomever they name in their will. 4. Community Property with the Right of Survivorship is generally the same as
Community Property above but with a significant difference. Adding the “right of
survivorship” means that when one spouse dies, the other spouse will own the
home outright (assuming proper filing is done) and receive a "stepped-up basis"
for the entire home (if it has appreciated in value) for capital gains tax purposes.C. In the attached deed, the preparer will need to indicate how the Grantees will hold the
property: as Tenants in Common; Joint Tenants with the Right of Survivorship;
Community Property; Community Property with the Right of Survivorship.For example:
Grantees: , an individual, and , individuals, as community property with the right of survivorship ,NOTE: IF THE PROPERTY IS TO BE HELD AS COMMUNITY PROPERTY WITH THE RIGHT
OF SURVIVORSHIP, THE GRANTEES MUST EXECUTE THE COMMUNITY PROPERTY
AGREEMENT ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT B.D. For additional information on the above terms, see the information at:http://lawdigest.uslegal.com/IV. DISCLAIMERThese materials were developed by U.S. Legal Forms, Inc. based upon statutes
and forms for the subject state. All information and Forms are subject to this Disclaimer: All forms in this package are provided without any warranty, express or
implied, as to their legal effect and completeness. Please use at your own risk. If
you have a serious legal problem, we suggest that you consult an attorney in
your state. U.S. Legal Forms, Inc. does not provide legal advice. The products
offered by U.S. Legal Forms (USLF) are not a substitute for the advice of an
attorney.THESE MATERIALS ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” WITHOUT ANY EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED WARRANTY OF ANY KIND INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY, NONINFRINGEMENT OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY, OR
FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT SHALL U.S. LEGAL
FORMS, INC. OR ITS AGENTS OR OFFICERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES
WHATSOEVER (INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION DAMAGES FOR LOSS OR
PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, LOSS OF INFORMATION) ARISING OUT OF
THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE MATERIALS, EVEN IF U.S. LEGAL
FORMS, INC. HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
Grant Deed Page 1 of 4Recording requested by: And, when recorded, mail this deed and tax statements to:Name: City, State & Zip: Phone: GRANT DEED [Corporation to Husband and Wife] TRA: APN: This transfer is exempt from the documentary transfer tax based on: The documentary transfer tax is $ City Tax, if any: $ County Tax, if any: $ and is computed on: the full value of the property conveyed. the full value less the liens and encumbrances remaining thereon at
the time of sale The property is located in an unincorporated area the city of KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS THAT: FOR VALUABLE CONSIDERATION OF TEN DOLLARS ($10.00), and other good and
valuable consideration, cash in hand paid, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged,
______________________________, a Corporation organized under the laws of the state of
______________________, hereinafter referred to as “Grantor”, does hereby grant unto
______________________________ and ______________________________, Husband and Wife, as
joint tenants with rights of survivorship and not as tenants in common or community property with
rights of survivorship or
community property without rights of survivorship, hereinafter “Grantees”,
the following lands and property, together with all improvements located thereon, lying in the County of
______________________, State of California, to-wit:
See Legal Description Attached as Exhibit A incorporated by reference as though set forth in
full Legal Description:
Grant Deed Page 2 of 4LESS AND EXCEPT all oil, gas and minerals, on and under the above described property owned
by Grantor, if any, which are reserved by Grantor.SUBJECT to all easements, rights-of-way, protective covenants and mineral reservations of
record, if any. TO HAVE AND TO HOLD same unto Grantees, and unto Grantees’ heirs and assigns forever,
with all appurtenances thereunto belonging. GRANTOR does for Grantor and Grantor’s heirs, personal representatives, executors and assigns
forever hereby covenant with GRANTEES that Grantor is lawfully seized in fee simple of said premises;
that the premises are free from all encumbrances, unless otherwise noted above; that Grantor has a good
right to sell and convey the same as aforesaid; and to forever warrant and defend the title to the said lands
against all claims whatever. TO HAVE AND TO HOLD to the said Grantees as joint tenants with rights of survivorship
and not as tenants in common or community property with rights of survivorship or community
property without rights of survivorship, their heirs, personal representatives, executors and assigns
forever.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this deed was executed by the undersigned on this the ____ day of
__________________, 20___.Type Name of Entity: By: Signature of authorized signatory Type Name of authorized signatoryIts: (Type capacity of signatory)A notary public or other officer completing the certificate verifies only the identity of the individual
who signed the document to which this certificate is attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or
validity of that document. CA. Civil Code § 1189.
Grant Deed Page 3 of 4State of CaliforniaCounty of On , 20 before me, (here insert name and title of the officer), personally appeared , who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person whose name is subscribed to the
within instrument and acknowledged to me that he executed the same in his authorized capacity, and that
by his signature on the instrument the person, or the entity upon behalf of which the person acted,
executed the instrument. I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of
California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct.WITNESS my hand and official seal.Signature (Seal)Grantor(s) Name, Address, phone: Grantee(s) Name, Address, phone: SEND TAX STATEMENTS TO GRANTEE* COMMUNITY PROPERTY AGREEMENT
Grant Deed Page 4 of 4It is hereby agreed by and between ________________________ and ________________________,
Husband and Wife, Grantees herein, that the above described community property shall, in the event of
the death of one spouse, vest in and belong to the surviving spouse.Grantee Type or Print NameGrantee Type or Print NameGrantor(s) Name, Address and phone:Grantee(s) Name, Address and Phone: * Note: Complete this section only if you and your spouse specifically select option 2, community
property with rights of survivorship.
Grant DeedExhibit A EXHIBIT A Grantor: Grantee: Legal Description: